Job Description

Take ownership of the full product lifecycle from development through to delivery for a globally recognised Australian Designer.

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- Up to $120,000 + super
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- Centrally located office in Sydney
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- Thriving business with incredible upper management
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This position plays a key role in aligning design, production, and logistics to ensure products are delivered on time, to budget, and to an exceptional quality standard.

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The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of production and manufacturing processes. You’ll be responsible for driving operational efficiency, maintaining supplier partnerships, and supporting the business in achieving its commercial and sustainability goals.

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- Oversee and optimise all aspects of product operations, including sourcing, production planning, supplier management, purchasing, and cost control.
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- Ensure cross-functional collaboration between design, production, and logistics teams to deliver on business objectives.
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- Manage production timelines, budgets, and critical paths to guarantee on-time delivery and product quality.
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- Negotiate pricing, production schedules, and supplier agreements to meet margin and efficiency targets.
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- Monitor supply chain performance, identifying areas for improvement across lead times, capacity, and risk management.
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- Oversee freight management and logistics,



ensuring transport costs remain within budget and aligned with sustainability targets.
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- Manage raw material procurement, approvals, and inventory through to delivery at third-party logistics partners.
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- Lead seasonal planning for materials and product flows, factoring in international supply chain timelines.
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- Maintain accurate data and reporting across costing, inventory, purchase orders, and shipment tracking systems.
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Qualifications & Experience nn
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a product or production management role within fashion or lifestyle sectors.
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- Proven success managing end-to-end production cycles across local and offshore manufacturing.
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- Strong understanding of both CMT and FOB production models.
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- Expertise in fabrications and knitwear highly regarded.
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- Strong commercial and analytical capability, with experience in cost and margin management.
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- Demonstrated leadership skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
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- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
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- Proficient in systems management and operational reporting.
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- Experience with AP21 is essential
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Personal Attributes nn
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
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- Highly organised and detail-oriented.
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- Results-driven with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
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- Adaptable and resilient, able to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
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- Strong sense of accountability and ownership across all operational areas.
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