Category Merchandising Manager – Beauty

We are looking for a commercially driven Category Merchandising Manager to lead key beauty categories specifically fragrance skincare and hair color. This role is responsible for driving category growth through strategic assortment planning supplier management pricing and in-store execution. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in beauty or personal care retail and a deep understanding of consumer trends within the category.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute category strategies to drive sales margin and market share across fragrance skincare and hair color
• Manage end-to-end merchandising activities including assortment planning product selection pricing and promotions
• Analyze sales performance market trends and customer insights to optimize product mix and inventory levels
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and brand partners; lead negotiations on pricing terms and promotions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing operations and supply chain to ensure effective product launches and in-store execution
• Monitor competitor activity and identify opportunities for differentiation and growth
• Drive innovation by introducing new brands products and concepts aligned with market demand
• Ensure optimal stock levels and minimize aging inventory through effective planning and forecasting

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or related field
• Proven experience in merchandising category management or buyingpreferably within beauty personal care or FMCG retail
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving category growth
• Experience handling fragrance skincare hair color or adjacent beauty categories is highly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Agile results-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment