Product Management & Development (Marketing & Communications) Full time Great benefits for you, your family & Pets Pets and animals bring us together and inspire us to be better people. From our Petstock people in our stores and offices, our Petstock foundation team, our equine specialists and online brands, from Australia to New Zealand, the Petstock Group is our symbol of unity, passion and progress.We are very excited to welcome another superstar to our team where we are passionate about what we do, we work hard (it can be pretty fast paced!) but have a laugh too and we are really proud of the team we have built.Exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Sourcing and Product Development to develop & source own brand products in the pet care category, supporting the production, product development & sourcing of high quality products in line with the commercial & ethical requirements of the Petstock Group.The Opportunity based at our South Melbourne Support Office...Support the overarching own brand strategy in key categories included but not limited to, canine, feline, small animal, equine, bird accessories, toys, bedding & furnitureWork closely with Brand, Buying, Planning, Supply Chain, and international sourcing offices to deliver desired ranges.Complete RFQ's, Packaging Briefs & Tech PacksSource new suppliers, initial costings & MOQs for any new product.Preparing product costings sheets to meet margin targetsManaging couriers, sample flow and sample roomsManage FOB costs from the factories and update master data.Integrate market insight and brand trends into product portfolio strategy, ensuring NPD aligns with brand positioning.Work closely with Brand, Buying, Planning, Supply Chain, and international sourcing offices to deliver desired ranges on time as per plan.If you have the below experience, we would love to hear from you!Minimum of 5+ yrs in similar product development roleExperience working with international suppliers &/or buying office.Experience working on Private Label products is preferable, although not essentialProficiency in Microsoft Office particularly ExcelHands-on and super can-do work ethicExcellent project management skillsExceptional attention to detailAbility to work both autonomously & collaboratively in a team environment.If this is the opportunity you've been looking for and you love Pets as much as we do, we would love to hear from you!Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date on life across our various brands - https://www.linkedin.com/company/petstockIn our effort to support People, Pets & Planet, we're proud of the work our Foundation undertakes - https://www.petstock.com.au/pages/foundationOur diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.We are the Petstock Group, a network of energetic and passionate businesses, brands and pet lovers coming together that champion the health and wellbeing of our pets.A community of over 20 businesses, offering animal care products, food and services, grooming and training, re-homing and adoption, veterinarian services and a foundation that continues to improve the lives of animals everyday.We are the Petstock Group, a network of energetic and passionate businesses, brands and pet lovers coming together that champion the health and wellbeing of our pets.A community of over 20 businesses, offering animal care products, food and services, grooming and training, re-homing and adoption, veterinarian services and a foundation that continues to improve the lives of animals everyday. Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education. #J-18808-Ljbffr
