Head Of Product Development & Sourcing

Head Of Product Development & Sourcing
Company:

Country Road


Details of the offer

We seek only the best candidates who are passionate brand ambassadors and determined to contribute to our team's performance. We are always on the look-out for dedicated, fashion forward and like-minded individuals!
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Work type: Full-Time
Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
Categories: Supply Chain, Design & Development

Primary Purpose of Role Coordinate and manage the production process for all categories for the brand, ensuring brand strategy aligns with sourcing strategy. Work closely with Product team to deliver the goods at the desired time. Consistently communicate with factories to ensure go-to-market calendar is managed. Liaise with brand stakeholders with regards to the Good Business Journey and how best to roll out for Politix
Key Stakeholder Relationships Who are the key parties that this role interacts with? - Identify the key positions, committees, organisations or groups that the position will deal with inside and outside the organisation as part of work. Also describe the purpose / frequency of the contact (e.g. to communicate information, influence others, persuade others, motivate, negotiate, inspire change etc.). Internal Design teamPlanning teamExternal Vendors and millsKey Responsibilities and Duties (Principal Accountabilities)
Describe major areas of work performed. For each accountability, indicate what is achieved and why. Include any important activities that may only be performed at certain times of the year.

Production and Costing – communication Liaise with factories to confirm FOB and present options to the design team for reductions if required.Negotiate cost and work with design for alternative optionsFollow up with suppliers regularly to ensure Critical Path Management and deadlines are metCommunicate any risks related to deliveries and work with Design and Planning for a contingency plan.Weekly liaison with factories regarding production status and any possible issues relating to production timelinesWeekly WIP meetings with Product coordinator to make sure all development is on trackWork with Product Coordinator to make sure fabrics are signed off on time to book.Book all bulk fabric on time with the mills or factoriesAdministration Raise all orders for the season alongside Product CoordinatorManage booking charts, capacity bookings, deliveries and confirmed quantities given by planningManage, create and roll out the season's Critical Path to Brand and suppliersSustainability Obtain and substantiate all certification required to align with our sustainability call outs on each productWork with design to discuss with the mills on what they are certified for by category and what evidence they can provideWork with the product coordinator and help train on the best sustainability practices.Obtain all licenses, scope and transaction certs where necessaryWorkplace Health and Safety (WHS) Implement and adhere to WHS policies and procedures, guidelines and safe work practices within your area of responsibility.Complete WHS/EEO induction and any prescribed WHS training.Maintain a safe working environment for team members, contractors and visitors, and ensure that others are not put at risk.Ensure that you consult and do not introduce new hazards or breach WHS legislation when implementing new initiatives, systems, products, equipment or designs.Report injuries or hazards as per policy and support return to work programs.Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required Describe the knowledge, skills and experience essential for effective/competent performance in this position. Also, specify any formal qualification/certification that may be required or equivalent experience.


Qualifications/ Memberships: Bachelor of Fashion/Textiles or equivalent tertiary design qualification.Experience: Solid understanding of the production processProduct construction knowledgeNegotiating costs with suppliersExcellent attention to detailHighly organised.Sustainability expertise within a fast paced fashion brandObjectives and Measures
(How successful performance will be measured):

Cost efficiency – Negotiating successfully to achieve the most commercially viable optionsTime-to-market – Meet go to market calendar timing to ensure delivery to customer is met on time (95% on time delivery for protos)Data accuracy – manage all accurate data to the suppliersBGP % maintain the current target margin roll up for the seasonValues and BehavioursOur values are defined by the behaviours each and every one of us display. It's our collective responsibility to ensure that our values run through the very fabric of our being; that we're all living up to them and celebrating every single day.
Advertised: 21 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Jul 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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Head Of Product Development & Sourcing
Company:

Country Road


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