Buyer (Fragrance + Color Cosmetics)

Job Responsibilities

1. Manage product sourcing, assortment selection, and new product development for the Fragrance and Color Cosmetics categories to achieve sales, gross margin, and assortment objectives.

2. Develop buying plans and assortment strategies based on market trends, consumer insights, and brand positioning.

3. Identify and develop qualified suppliers and brand partners, and manage supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.

4. Oversee the end-to-end product development process, including sampling, pricing, packaging, and product launch.

5. Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities to continuously optimize the product assortment.

6. Work closely with merchandising, design, quality assurance, supply chain, and retail operations teams to ensure successful product launches and category growth.

7. Monitor sales performance and inventory levels, adjusting buying plans to optimize inventory turnover.

8. Categories include but are not limited to:

   1. Fragrance: Perfumes, body mists, and fragrance products.

   2. Color Cosmetics: Lip products, eye makeup, face makeup, and base makeup.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or above in Marketing, International Trade, Business Administration, Cosmetics, or a related field.

2. At least 3 years of experience in buying, sourcing, merchandising, or product development within the fragrance, cosmetics, beauty, or retail industry.

3. Strong understanding of fragrance and color cosmetics trends, brands, and consumer preferences in both local and international markets.

4. Strong product sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation skills.

5. Strong analytical skills with the ability to optimize product assortment based on sales performance.

6. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

7. Good command of English for daily communication with international teams and suppliers. Mandarin proficiency is a plus but not required.

8. Strong aesthetic sense, market awareness, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.