[Instock & Brand Management] Principal Band Management

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Company introduction: 

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did I ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a leading and reliable force in South Korean commerce. 

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurial, surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.  

Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world. 

What you will do:

1. Category Management

o Lead strategic planning, category expansion, and operations for the cross-border self-operated (1P) fashion category.

o Analyze industry trends, customer demand, and competitive dynamics to formulate sales plans and achieve performance targets, including GMV/revenue and profit margins.

2. Merchandising & Product Management

o Manage the overall product portfolio for assigned categories, continuously discovering and onboarding new brands.

o Ensure product quality, optimize landed costs, maintain optimal inventory turnover, and take full accountability for business results.

3. Supplier Management

o Identify, evaluate, and develop partner suppliers.

o Demonstrate strong commercial negotiation and bargaining capabilities to maximize business value while ensuring supply chain stability.

4. Daily Operations & Promotional Planning

o Design and execute marketing campaigns and promotional plans.

o Coordinate effectively across cross-functional teams to resolve product and operational issues.

o Lead planning and execution for major promotional mega-events (e.g., Double 11, Black Friday).

Basic Qualifications:

1. Experience: 5–10 years of experience in e-commerce operations, buying, or merchandising, with direct experience independently managing fashion categories. Experience in e-commerce platform self-operated (1P) business is strongly preferred.

2. Core Competencies: Strong communication and data analytical capabilities. High degree of ownership, sharp commercial acumen, and the agility to thrive in a fast-paced internet environment.

3. Language: Proficient in written English as a professional working language.

4. Education: Bachelor’s degree or above.

Recruitment Process and Others  

 Recruitment Process  

• Application Review - Job Fit Interview - Focus Interview – Offer
• The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.
• Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage. 

Details to Consider 

• This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.
• Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.
• Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws. 

Privacy Notice​ 

• Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below: https://www.coupang.jobs/privacy-policy/ 

Please complete the attached Internal Transfer Request Form and submit.   

Please make sure to apply with your Coupang e-mail address.