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 lookout for dedicated, fashion-forward, and like-minded individuals!
Apply now 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 upManage the garment development process including appropriate selection of fabric, trims, blocks, colour, and washesDevelop buying plans which engage our customerBenchmark our competitors in order to continually inspect and optimise our product rangeResearch trends, product innovation & competitorsNegotiate with the supply base to deliver value for money, quality products that achieve product margin targetsLiaise with our direct suppliers across a number of countriesManage the critical path and production planAchieve budgeted sales and margin through continuous review of performance, market opportunities, and product trendsConstantly review performance and future range inspirations to proactively drive the brand's competitive edgeSkills & Experience Proven buying and product development experience within womenswearDemonstrated experience in managing production and the critical pathExperience of dealing with direct vendors across multiple geographiesAbility to work using open costing models and forensic attention to detailCommercial acumen and negotiation skillsHighly developed strategic planning capabilities & a solid critical path managerProven leadership and team management skillsConfident in understanding budgets and margin calculationsAdaptable approach with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environmentAbility to develop strong stakeholder relationshipsThis 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 TimeApplications close: We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders, past, present, and emerging.
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