Haircare Category Manager

3 weeks ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Superdrug Full time
Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Beauty Product Buyer to join our team at Superdrug. As a key member of our buying team, you will be responsible for developing and managing our key hair care category.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement effective category plans, including range reviews, promotions, pricing, and stock management, to drive sales and profitability.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and implement marketing promotion plans and strategies that align with our commercial strategy and financial objectives.
  • Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practices with peers and other stakeholders.
  • Work with the Own Brand team to develop and deliver Own Brand products and ranges that meet our strategy and plans.
  • Partner with the Merchandising team to agree merchandising strategies that drive and deliver the right range in the right store, ensuring availability and controlling slow-moving stock.
  • Identify and implement new product opportunities that are competitively priced, commercially viable, and meet customer needs, driving sales and profitability.
  • Manage and review pricing to ensure it is competitive and maximizes profitability, operating within our Company pricing strategy.
  • Work with the Supply Chain team to ensure base sales and promotional forecasts are adhered to, while maintaining in-store availability to meet customer needs.
  • Develop effective internal working relationships with cross-functional team members to support and enhance category objectives and performance.
  • Develop and maintain effective external relationships to enhance the Superdrug proposition and meet customer needs.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a buyer in a retail environment, preferably in the grocery, fragrance, or healthcare sectors.
  • Significant experience with Excel and strong commercial awareness.
  • Strong analytical skills, numerical ability, and creative thinking to identify trends and bring them to market quickly.
  • Ability to influence at all levels, both internally and externally, and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt style as required.
  • Strong negotiation skills.

What We Offer

  • 33 days' holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays).
  • Part of a group that works closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop, and Three UK.
  • Part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets.
  • 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend.
  • 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in-store and online.
  • Company pension matching and bonus.
  • Unrivalled Learning and Development programs.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay, and pregnancy loss and support.


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