Category manager

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Category manager
SEPHORA is the world's leading omni-channel prestige beauty retail brand, and a division of LVMH - Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. We have 6 + 2 stores in Hong Kong locating at IFC Mall, Windsor House, K11 Art Mall & K11 Musea, APM, New Town Plaza and pop-up stores at Metroplaza and Yoho Mall. At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Category Manager to join our Hong Kong Merchandising team. Reporting to Senior Merchandising Manager, the mission for the Category Manager role is to create and lead strategic category initiatives for Sephora Hong Kong. This is your opportunity to bring your passion, share your knowledge, and make your mark at a leading global beauty retailer. You will shine here if you enjoy…Taking ownership of the Fragrance and Haircare categories to drive the business through optimizing assortment, trade marketing strategies, and driving productive growthMonitoring & identification of exciting trends, new brands, merchandising programs and ad-hoc strategies to optimize category growth and performanceSet up and track omni-channel category performance (by channel, markets, segments, margin, productivity, brand conversion & stocks management) vs set KPIsExecution & implementation of programs per the category strategies as defined in budget and start planningWork closely and develop relationship with brand partners to meet goals and objectivesSupport the mentoring and career development of interns/executives in the team Brand managementTrading terms negotiation and reviewCoordination and maintenance of brand agreement sign off & subsequent renewalsDevelop the annual brand plan including product launch calendar and sales targetsEnsure a relevant (productive) assortment for each brand in accordance to the set linear productivity measure for the category Brand/Product Launch plansWork with brands on their annual launch and animation plansMonitoring and measuring assigned brands performance against category sales and profitability benchmarkLaunch Plan, new listing process: sell-In, vendor form, sales forecast, first pipe order, brand deckManage new sell-in process: data validation & submissionReview new product launches, planograms, key focus categories, pricing, forecasting of new/one shot/animation Floorplan management, store opening and renovationMonitor and regular checks on assigned brand placement/location within stores to be in accordance to category principlesWork with brands on fixtures, stocks and merchandising for new store opening, store renovation and subsequent updates according to launch timing Stock ManagementWork with supply chain to meet the company's stockholding KPIReview SOH with supply chain and propose action plans for SKUs with high stock holding and discontinued SKUs - maximising the action plans during key Sephora sale periodsCoordinate with Supply Chain to ensure deliveries meet launch dates and campaign Cross-functional CollaborationLiaise & co-operate with all departments to ensure strong launch plans & 360 executionWork closely with internal stake holders (regional teams, marketing, supply chain, ecommerce teams) to meet category goals We would love to hear from you if…You have a Bachelor Degree in Business/Marketing or related disciplineYou have minimum 6 years Account/Brand Management/Merchandising experience, ideally from the beauty or FMCG industryYou have excellent IT and database skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SAP is a plusYou have excellent command of spoken and written EnglishYou have in-depth understanding of international & local beauty brands, market trends and consumer buying behaviorYou are proactive and have the ability to multi-task in a faced paced working environmentYou have strong interpersonal communication skills with proven track record in managing relationships with brand partnersYou have strong numerical and analysis skills, Diligent with good attention to detail While at Sephora, you'll find:Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spiritCulture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and leadWork that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference Join us and belong to something beautiful!Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees