Location: Taguig
Work Setup: Onsite (Monday to Friday)
Schedule: Morning Shift
Role Overview
The Category Lead is responsible for managing and growing a specific product category by driving sales, optimizing assortment, and executing category strategies. This role ensures the category meets revenue, profitability, and market share targets through data-driven decisions and strong supplier partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
1. Category Strategy & Planning
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with overall business goals
- Identify growth opportunities, market trends, and customer preferences
- Define product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies
2. Sales & Performance Management
- Own category P&L, including revenue, margins, and inventory health
- Monitor sales performance and implement action plans to hit targets
- Analyze data to optimize product mix and improve sell-through
3. Supplier & Vendor Management
- Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and partners
- Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, and promotions
- Ensure timely product availability and inventory planning
4. Merchandising & Execution
- Oversee product listing, placement, and visibility across channels
- Collaborate with Marketing for campaigns, launches, and promotions
- Ensure strong in-store and/or online merchandising execution
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams
- Align category plans with overall commercial and operational strategies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
- At least 5–8 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or buying
- Strong experience in retail, cosmetics, skin care, e-commerce, FMCG, or distribution
- Proven track record in managing category performance and vendor relationships
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and planning skills
