Ounass

Category Manager - Beauty

Ounass

Posted 2 months ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Dubai

Job Listing No Longer Available

This job posting is no longer accepting applications. It may be more than 30 days old or the position has been filled.

Requirements

Category P&L, Forecasting, Merchandising, Vendor Negotiation, Assortment Planning, Data Analysis, Retail Buying, Beauty Knowledge

Required Skills

Category management Merchandising Forecasting vendor management Negotiation Retail Analytics Assortment Planning Beauty Industry

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own category P&L including OTB, forecasts, margins and YoY growth targets for beauty categories (skincare, fragrance, makeup, haircare, beauty tools).
  • Track and report category performance by region, product mix and assortment depth; monitor availability and missed sales.
  • Build and execute long-term category strategies informed by data, market trends and competitor activity.
  • Source, onboard and develop brand partnerships; manage a portfolio of T1–T3 brands including negotiations, KPIs and marketing investments.
  • Define assortment strategy, pricing architecture and purchasing models; recommend promotions, markdowns and exits.
  • Collaborate with Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Digital Trading, Product and BD to align campaigns, visibility and seasonal plans.
  • Analyse weekly and monthly sales, NPS, stock efficiency and marketing ROI; use insights to optimise performance and retention.

Requirements

  • Category P&L
  • Forecasting
  • Merchandising
  • Vendor Negotiation
  • Assortment Planning
  • Data Analysis
  • Retail Buying
  • Beauty Knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years in beauty/category buying or merchandising within luxury retail or e‑commerce in the GCC.
  • Strong negotiation and vendor management experience with brand partners.
  • Proficiency with retail analytics tools and Excel; experience using business intelligence platforms.
  • Demonstrated track record of driving assortment growth, margin improvement and retention of key brands.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across commercial teams.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits package.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Annual leave and paid leave benefits.
  • End-of-service gratuity in line with UAE regulations.
  • Employee discounts and access to exclusive product promotions.

About the Company

Ounass is a Dubai-based luxury e‑commerce retailer specialising in premium fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands for GCC customers. The Buying team operates from the UAE and focuses on delivering a curated assortment, exceptional customer experience and commercial growth across the region. This role is based in Dubai with a hybrid working arrangement.

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