Reports to: President - ANZ, Asia & Africa

Line Reports: Product Manager, ANZ, Asia & Africa

Location ANZ Head Office, 917 Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills, 3127 Australia

Brand Purpose Florsheim Provides Quality Footwear & Exceptional Service Everyday

Brand Values

Put Our People First

Always Be a Team Player

Act with Integrity & Respect

Take Ownership & Follow Up (TOFU)

Have a Thirst to Learn

Key deliverables:

· Manage Product Development process from concept through sampling and production.

· Set and maintain the Critical Path at each stage from Concept to Production.

· Lead cross-functional teams in the determination of new Product Development

· Maintain product quality, brand equity and customer goodwill.

Responsibilities:

· Take the lead in day-to-day activities involved in product development, including concept creation, design, cost management, sampling, packaging and testing.

· Translate product strategy into detailed specifications for development and production.

· Direct range positioning that ensures products are relevant and competitive in the Australian and Pacific markets.

· Analyze competitor offerings and seek opportunities for new markets

· Undertake competitor analysis on a regular basis to validate range offer and direct new development

· Maintain close communication with US product team, ensuring timely interaction to maximize adoption of Global product input and exploit timing and buying opportunities.

· Direct AU style development across Men’s, Women’s and Accessories.

· Direct and coordinate Product function activities while allocating resources necessary to achieve outcomes in accordance with cost, quality, and critical path objectives.

· Engage with all selling channels,



marketing and suppliers during the range build and development process.

· In conjunction with Planning, optimise range timing and commercial appeal of product.

· Ensure all product labelling meets commercial and legal requirements.

· Supply, review and manage all relevant Vendor manuals and guidelines

· Oversee and maintain appropriate QA systems and factory feedback mechanisms.

· Engage with Weyco offshore supply QA team to ensure agreed standards are maintained.

· Ensure appropriate follow-up action takes place as and when required.

· Foster strong and dependable relationships with factories.

· Continuously assess and identify appropriate manufacturing partners,

· Establish target FOB pricing and oversee price negotiation and approval

· Oversee Registration of new product in accordance with established norms

· Manage Fit approval and pattern engineering that ensures correct look, fit and comfort.

· Achieve timely supply of samples to the Wholesale Team and Showrooms

· Ensure availability of tooling and componentry to achieve agreed delivery schedules

· Manage Product activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures

· Review and Audit SOP’s as appropriate .

· Implement and adopt all appropriate ESG initiatives.

· Provide Product Knowledge and training support for Online, Retail and Wholesale

· Coordinate production of seasonal Catalogues,



Line sheets and Sell sheets for Australia and Asia

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

Footwear Design, Engineering and Technical

· Lead role in Range building and Product Development

· Experience in a product management role

· Proven success in overseeing all elements of product development

· High effectiveness in managing cross-functional teams

Leadership

· Actively lead the team to achieve all targeted outcomes and maximise productivity

· Motivate others by setting clear objectives that support agreed strategic objectives

· Foster a positive environment that encourages and empowers others to take the initiative and have ownership over all aspects of their role.

· Maintain good communication and feedback with team members

Commercial Acumen

· Oversight of the Product lifecycle, from concept to production to replacement / renewal.

· Apply appropriate strategic thinking, governance and planning.

Accountability & Results Focus

· Set clear and commercial strategies for all product ranges

· Ensure all relevant timelines and deliverables are met

OTHER CAPABILITIES

· Be a self-starter who seeks continuous improvement opportunities

· Be resilient and ready to find new and better ways to achieve targeted outcomes

· Be team-oriented and contribute to a progressive team culture

· A good communicator who engages with colleagues

KEY SKILLS

Expert knowledge of the technical aspects of Footwear

Have a proven track record in Buying, Product Development or Sourcing

Project management qualification or relevant experience.

Excellent numeracy and negotiation skills.

Good understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

📌 Product Manager (Surrey Hills)
🏢 Florsheim Australia
📍 Surrey Hills