Beauty Category Manager

The Beauty Category Manager plays a key role in developing product categories and building strong relationships with brand principals, vendors, and business partners. The role is responsible for managing end-to-end category performance — while also driving business growth through strategic partnerships and collaborations.Responsibilities :Develop and implement category strategies to maximize sales, margin, and market shareAnalyze product performance data (sales, margin, inventory turns) and consumer trendsCategory Strategy & PlanningDevelop and execute category-level strategies that align with company goals and brand vision.Identify key trends, assortment gaps, and new product opportunities.Partnership & Vendor ManagementSource and onboard new brand partners or suppliers aligned with business goals.Negotiate commercial terms, including pricing, trading margin, marketing support, payment terms, and exclusivity.Build long-term relationships with strategic brand partners through regular business reviews and joint planningMonitor vendor performance and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.Sales & Performance ManagementSet category sales targets and monitor weekly performance.Analyze sell-through rates, margin contribution, and inventory turns.Drive decisions on markdowns, replenishments, and stock transfers.Conduct regular competitor analysis on covering products, displays, pricing, trends.Basic PMO Support ResponsibilitiesAssist in planning and coordinating category-related projects, including new product launches, seasonal campaigns, or retail initiatives.Support the development of project timelines, workplans, and deliverables to ensure timely and successful execution.Track project milestones, monitor progress, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure accountability and alignment.Maintain project documentation, prepare status reports, and provide visibility to management and cross-functional teams.Identify risks or blockers within projects and escalate them for resolution as needed.Support post-project reviews and analysis to capture learnings and improve future execution.Strong in communityInterest in building community and has strong connections to various community leaders/brands.Create community-based in-store activation programs to maintain sales, branding.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field.Minimum 4 years of experience in category management, merchandise, partnerships, or buyer — must beauty category.Strong negotiation and communication skills.Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends for strategic planning.Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven.Able to collaborate effectively across departments.Must be strong connection in community.Willing to work Alam Sutera