Product Manager - Just Jeans
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Job no: 781142
Work type: Full time
Location: Melbourne - Central
Categories: Merchandising - Product
About Just Jeans
Just Jeans is an iconic Australian brand with over 50 years’ experience selling denim in Australia & New Zealand. With a store network of over 240 stores we are proud to be the #1 Denim Destination across both regions. As part of Australia’s most successful retailer; The Just Group operates 7 successful brands – Just Jeans, Dotti, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, Peter Alexander, Portmans and Smiggle.
About the Role
Join our high performing Just Jeans buying team as a Product Manager in our Woven Tops department. This key position is responsible for understanding the Brand target market, designing and developing commercial product consistent with seasonal trends and direction in order to achieve revenue and gross profit targets.
Reporting to the Merchandise Manager this full-time role based at our Support Office on St Kilda Road, Melbourne will see you responsible for the overall performance of the buyership across Australia and New Zealand.
Responsibilities
Build and execute the range from the ground up
Manage the garment development process including appropriate selection of fabric, trims, blocks, colour and washes
Develop buying plans which engage our customer
Benchmark our competitors in order to continually inspect and optimise our product range
Research trends, product innovation & competitors
Negotiate with the supply base to deliver value for money, quality products that achieve product margin targets
Liaise with our direct suppliers across a number of countries
Manage the critical path and production plan
Achieve budgeted sales and margin through continuous review of performance, market opportunities and product trends
Constantly review performance and future range inspirations to proactively drive the brand’s competitive edge
Required Skills & Experience
Proven buying and product development experience within womenswear
Experience within woven and knitwear categories advantageous
Demonstrated experience in managing production and the critical path
Experience of dealing with direct vendors across multiple geographies
Ability to work using open costing models and forensic attention to detail
Commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Highly developed strategic planning capabilities & a solid critical path manager
Proven leadership and team management skills
Confident in understanding budgets and margin calculations
Adaptable approach with the ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to develop strong stakeholder relationships
Perks
Generous discount to be used across all of our 7 brands, and access to our sample sales
Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park
Work closely within a high performing, supportive and collaborative environment
Opportunities to support your ongoing growth and development
Experience working for an international company with 7 iconic Australian brands
Bring your dog to work!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our established and highly successful team. If this sounds like the role for you - apply now!
Advertised: 18 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Jul 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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