About the Role
I am working with a growing Australian distribution business to find a Product Manager reporting directly to the Head of Category and Channels. The business works with international suppliers and established retail partners across Australia and New Zealand. The business supplies retail and online channels across Australia and New Zealand.
You will bring recent products to market, working with Chinese suppliers on sourcing, development and delivery. The role combines supplier negotiations with pricing, margin analysis and stock management, helping ensure the product range meets customer demand and commercial targets.
This opportunity would suit a commercially minded product professional with practical sourcing experience and Mandarin language skills. You will work closely with colleagues across the business to bring new products to market, shape the range and influence commercial results.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the product lifecycle from development and launch to range reviews and retirement
- Assess manufacturers and OEM suppliers against cost, quality and delivery requirements
- Coordinate supplier quotations, samples and negotiations within agreed parameters
- Prepare product specifications, competitor comparisons and pricing recommendations
- Coordinate launches with Sales, Marketing and Logistics,
tracking production and delivery
- Monitor revenue, gross profit and product costs, and recommend improvements
- Work with Sales and Logistics on forecasts, replenishment and stock availability
- Review ageing inventory and recommend action on slow-moving or discontinued products
- Analyse market trends and product performance, and recommend range opportunities
Skills & Experience
- 4+ years in product management, category management, sourcing or a related role
- Experience sourcing from China and managing manufacturer or OEM relationships
- Mandarin proficiency for supplier negotiations and discussions
- Experience coordinating product development and launches
- Strong understanding of pricing, margins, costs and inventory
- Strong analytical, negotiation and organisational skills
- Own-brand or private-label experience in electronics, appliances, retail or FMCG desirable
- Australian product compliance knowledge and ERP experience advantageous
How to Apply
If this opportunity aligns with your background and interests, please submit your CV for consideration.
Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply.