Sephora Senior Executive, Category Management

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Location
Singapore
└Central
└Singapore
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Senior
Posted
Mar 30, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer and part of the LVMH group, known for its curated assortment of prestige cosmetics, skincare and fragrance across physical flagships and digital platforms. The SEA organisation operates an omni‑channel network across multiple markets, combining experiential retail with strong e‑commerce capabilities and a culture that emphasises inclusion, creativity and professional development.

Sephora Singapore is hiring a Senior Executive, Category Management to drive omni‑channel brand performance and launches in Singapore.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of brands within assigned category to drive differentiation, growth, margin and space productivity across channels and markets.
  • Track and analyse omni‑channel category performance (by channel, market, segment, margin, conversion and stock) and translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with Market Merchandising teams to ensure consistent implementation of category strategy and local executional excellence.
  • Support planning, coordination and execution of product launches and in‑store / digital activations; prepare documentation, toolkits and launch plans for brands and internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare category performance reports by gathering and consolidating data from multiple sources to support commercial decision‑making.
  • Coordinate required commercial paperwork and liaise with brand partners to secure documentation for negotiations and agreements.
  • Work closely with Supply Chain on forecasting, replenishment and inventory planning to maintain healthy stock levels and achieve brand targets.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, E‑commerce or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in category management, retail buying, merchandising or a related commercial role in retail.
  • Proven experience working with brands and internal stakeholders to plan and execute product launches and activations.
  • Experience collaborating with Supply Chain or Planning teams on forecasting and inventory management.
  • Strong organisational, time‑management and project coordination skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present insights and influence stakeholders.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic retail environment.

Skills

Category management Omni‑channel performance analysis Category performance reporting Launch planning and execution Assortment and space productivity optimisation Stakeholder management and commercial coordination Forecasting and demand planning collaboration

Experience

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in category management, retail buying, merchandising or a related commercial function, preferably within an omni‑channel retail environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, E‑commerce or a related field.

Workplace

The role is situated in Singapore, Central, Singapore.

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, fast‑moving retail culture that values diversity, creativity and personal growth. As part of the LVMH group, the brand emphasises innovation in customer experience, strong cross‑functional collaboration and opportunities to develop within a dynamic regional business.

About Cerulean

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