Job no: 996895
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
Categories: Operations
Country Road Group (CRG) is embarking on transformation to position itself for growth, leveraging our scale, capabilities and culture as a House of Brands. We are investing in new and existing capabilities and have a number of exciting opportunities available.
The VM Production Manager is responsible for optimising the visual merchandising execution process across stores and field teams. This includes streamlining communication and training, managing VM-related purchase orders and budgets and overseeing vendor relationships. This role also manages roll-out schedules, production, logistics and new store openings to ensure seamless execution and impactful customer experiences.
Key Accountabilities Raise VM-related purchase orders and manage the budgetCollaborate closely with the Creative team to understand design specifications and translate them into production requirementsDevelop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of production timelines, lead times and costsOversee the production and delivery of all visual merchandising materials (including digital assets), ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelinesOversee roll-out schedules, including production, delivery archives and logistics for setup and breakdownCollaborate closely with the VM Creative team, the Head of Visual Merchandising and VM Area Managers to implement the VM critical path effectivelyLead vendor relationships, including briefing, iterations and approvals, in partnership with the Creative brand team.Key Capabilities 5-7 years of experience in visual merchandising, production management or a similar role within the retail sectorDeep understanding of manufacturing and logistics, including impacts on lead times and costsProficient in project management software and communication toolsFamiliarity with budget management and financial reportingKnowledge of sustainability and ethical compliance standards such as Good Business JourneyUnderstanding of visual merchandising principles and best practicesExcellent negotiation skills to manage vendor relationships and support cost and margin managementExceptional organisational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficientlyStrong problem-solving abilities to address challenges and drive solutions.Why work for CRG? The Country Road Group is one of Australasia's largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Here are some of the great things we offer:
Generous employee discounts across our House of BrandsSeasonal clothing allowanceAn additional day of leave for your birthdayAn Industry leading Parental Leave ProgramFlexible working arrangements to support work/life balanceAnnual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our teamSupport community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility ProgramWe are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process. Country Road Group prefers to manage all sourcing directly, please submit your applications to this role if you are interested. Please note introductions via agency will not be accepted.
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