06 Nov
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JIVARO recruitment
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Sydney
06 Nov
JIVARO recruitment
Sydney
The Opportunity
This senior role suits a commercially minded product leader. You’ll take full ownership of a group of apparel and accessories categories and shape them from first idea to the shop floor. You’ll combine creative, design-led thinking with sharp sourcing and trading skills, and you’ll be measured on sales, intake margin and OTB performance.
What You’ll Do
Steer your categories across the full product journey: range selection, supplier negotiation, order placement and delivery into the warehouse
Build ranges that hit sales and margin targets while giving customers product they want to buy
Spot emerging trends, colour stories and print directions through international travel, desk research and close watch of the local market
Grow and manage a supplier base across several sourcing regions, bringing on new partners while keeping strong existing relationships
Work hand in hand with Production from fabric and wash development through trims, artwork, fittings and final sample sign-off, keeping the critical path on track
Shape pricing, mix and depth with Planning, then manage the range in season through repeats, markdowns and core line performance
Manage OTB carefully and phase deliveries to suit trade
Develop original prints with the in-house textile designer,
staying within copyright guidelines
Track competitor activity across product, price and marketing
Contribute hero looks for campaigns and digital, and keep range books, product guides and online attributes up to date
Test new categories and product opportunities
Be the go-to expert for the wider product team and help bring new starters up to speed
What You’ll Bring
5 years + in senior buying or product management, with clear ownership of sales, intake margin and OTB
Deep experience sourcing across multiple countries, with an established supplier network and strong negotiation skills
Solid technical knowledge of garment construction, fabrication, fit and critical path
A natural eye for product and trend, backed by confident use of data to make commercial calls
Strong organisation and calm under pressure in a fast-moving workplace
A team-oriented, decisive leadership style, with a willingness to mentor others and keep learning yourself
Available for regular international travel
Strong working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
On Offer
Up to $170,000 + super
Join an established business who are people first with a robust culture
📌 Senior Product Sydney
🏢 JIVARO recruitment
📍 Sydney