The world leader in cosmetics, L’Oréal is present in 150 countries on five continents. Our 35 international brands have allowed us to devote ourselves solely to one business: beauty, with a mission to provide the best in cosmetics innovation to all women and men globally. Our ambition is to win over another one billion consumers around the world by inventing the cosmetic products that meet the infinite diversity of their needs and desires through continued digital innovation. L’Oréal supports diversity and sustainable, ethical sourcing for all our products, and we have reduced our emissions by approx. 78% since 2005.

The DNA of L’Oréal is Innovation and we are driven by a real passion for the future. Our Research and Innovation Centres in India are the sixth innovation hub for L’Oréal worldwide to fuel local market innovations. 

The distance between beauty and tech is closing rapidly, and we are determined to be pioneers in this new beauty tech world. New digital technologies and services are making the world of beauty move faster than ever before. Data and artificial intelligence are opening new horizons for personalization and customization. By incorporating digital into everything that we do, we are creating a better relationship with our consumers.

When beauty and tech collide, the impossible can happen!

In our journey, we are looking for talented individuals who can lead us on this mission.

Would you like to be a part of the adventure?

We have a suitable opportunity in the Consumer Products division for the position of AGM - Category Leader. The location of the job will be Mumbai – HO.

Mission:

Create and own the Category Strategy, Short and Long term, both internally and externally from vision to execution across O+O channels and customers

Key Responsibilities:

Category Strategy Design: 

1. Build the Category Strategy based on Deep Consumer, Customer and Shopper Insight. 
2. Translate the Category Strategy into Short and Long term action plans to un-lock growth (6Ps ++)

Activation O+O: (Here and Now + Build for the Future)

1. Build and implement the Go-To-Market Strategy (Right Assortment x Right Channel), 
2. Collaborate with key stakeholders to design and deploy the Brand and Category activation plans
3. Collaborate with RGM to deliver on Category Valorization (Right Price – MRP and ASP, Right Promo, Mix)

Customer Collaboration:

1. Strategies the right Right Brand / Category Project x Right Customer collaboration 
2. Engage with customers to build ”Win-Win” partnerships 
3. Deliver on the in-store activation agenda 

Directional KPIs:

• Consistent Growth: Category CNS, Category Evol%
• Competitive: Category and Brand MS%
• Profitable Growth: Valo%, GM%
• Additional input metrics: #in-store transformation agenda, Deployment OTIF

Key Skills:

Functional Skills:

1. Strong Analytical Mindset / Data driven decision making
2. Strong on Critical thinking and Logical reasoning 
3. Strong appreciation of Make-Up and the Make-Up consumer
4. Understanding of CPDs Route to Market

Softer Skills: 

1. Strong Growth mindset 
2. High Bias for Action 
3. Strong collaborator / team builder
4. High on Accountability 

Key Relationships:

• CBD Team: RGM, Merch. Manager
• Brands: Brand GMs, BBLs
• Commercial: Commercial Director, Channel Heads, Planners
• Support: CMI, Control, Zone and Groupe CBD teams

L’Oréal is committed to building a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. L’Oréal closely prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.