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Job no:
787857
Work type:
Full time
Location:
Melbourne - Central
Categories:
Merchandising - Product
About Dotti
Dotti believes that fashion is meant to be fun! We regularly scout the high streets around the globe to provide fresh outfit inspiration to make sure you feel as if the world is your own personal catwalk. Dotti is part of Australia's most successful retail giants 'The Just Group', consisting of 7 brands – Jacqui E, Jay Jays, Just Jeans, Peter Alexander, Portmans, and Smiggle.
About the Role
Join our high-performing Dotti buying team as a Product Manager! This key position is responsible for understanding the brand target market, designing and developing commercial products consistent with seasonal trends and direction in order to achieve revenue and gross profit targets. Reporting to the Merchandise Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the buyership across Australia and New Zealand within the Fashion Co-ords and Outerwear (Woven Tops and Bottoms) category.
This role is a 12-month Maternity Leave contract, located at our Support Office on St Kilda Rd, Melbourne.
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
Skills & Experience
Proven buying and product development experience within womenswear
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 multitask in a fast-paced environment
Ability to develop strong stakeholder relationships
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our established and highly successful team. If this sounds like the role for you - apply now!
Advertised:
13 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
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