Executive General Manager of Merchandising

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia DBG Health Full time
Executive General Manager of Merchandising

Are you an experienced leader in the retail or pharmacy industry, particularly focused on merchandise management? Join IPA as the Executive General Manager (EGM) of Merchandise and steer the Buying, Merchandising, and Warehouse teams with your strategic vision

22nd May, 2024

About DBG Health & IPA:
DBG Health, headquartered in Melbourne, is a dedicated health, wellness, and beauty firm with a team of over 800 professionals worldwide. Together, we aim to deliver cost-effective health, wellness, and beauty solutions. Independent Pharmacies of Australia, a prominent pharmacy network, has been aiding independent pharmacies for over two decades. By providing varied services and enhancing the customer focus of each pharmacy, we strive to create a mutually beneficial relationship among consumers, members, and suppliers.

About the role:
We're looking for a seasoned EGM of Merchandise to lead the Buying, Merchandising, and Warehouse teams at an executive level. Reporting directly to the COO, you will collaborate with senior leadership to align merchandising strategies with IPA's overall strategic goals. Your responsibilities include fostering high-performing teams, upholding company values, and contributing to the organizational culture.

Role & Responsibilities:Develop and implement innovative merchandising strategies to boost sales in community pharmacies and enhance member satisfaction.Oversee all facets of the buying process, from selection to inventory management.Supervise the warehouse operations, ensuring efficient order fulfillment and distribution logistics.Manage the Merchandise budget, optimizing resource allocation for maximum profitability and ROI.Introduce cost-saving initiatives to improve overall profitability.22nd May, 2024

Executive General Manager (EGM) of Merchandise:

About DBG Health & IPA:
DBG Health is an independent health, wellness, and beauty company with headquarters in Melbourne and over 800 professionals collaborating across the globe to successfully deliver affordable health, wellness, and beauty solutions for all. Independent Pharmacies of Australia (formerly The Platform Alliance Group) is one of Australia's largest pharmacy networks, supporting independent pharmacies for over 20 years. We're building the strongest network by offering diverse services and evolving the customer focus of each pharmacy. This creates a win-win for consumers, members, and suppliers.

About the role:
IPA seeks an experienced EGM of Merchandise to provide executive level, strategic direction, and leadership to the Buying, Merchandising and Warehouse teams. Reporting to the COO, this role will collaborate with senior leadership to align merchandising strategies and plans with overall strategic goals for IPA. The EGM will be responsible for building, developing, and retaining high preforming teams and will play a crucial role in maintaining company culture and values.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement innovative merchandising strategies to drive sales in community pharmacy and enhance member satisfaction and retention.
  • Oversee all aspects of the buying process, including selection, procurement, and inventory management.
  • Oversee the efficient operation of IPA's warehouse, including inventory management, order fulfilment, and distribution logistics.
  • Full ownership of the Merchandise budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to maximise profitability and ROI, ensuring financial targets are met and exceeded
  • Implement cost-saving initiatives and optimisation strategies to maximise profitability.
Skills & Experience
  • Proven track record of success in a senior leadership role within the retail or pharmacy industry, with a focus on merchandise management.
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to secure favourable terms with suppliers.
  • Experience managing warehouse operations, including knowledge, and understanding of best practice inventory management, order fulfilment, and distribution logistics.
  • Excellent leadership and team-building capabilities, with experience leading, inspiring, and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute merchandising strategies that drive business growth and profitability.
  • Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and financial performance.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits & perks:
Join DBG Health to be part of a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can truly make a difference. Work alongside industry experts, influence positive change, and experience personal and professional growth.
  • Competitive salary package and STIP program
  • Exclusive discounts on our consumer health, wellness and beauty products - including MCo Beauty, E.L.F Cosmetics, Nude by Nature. Chemists Own and many more
  • We are a values-driven business fostering a supportive and friendly team culture
  • Enjoy the ability to work autonomously, empowering you to drive your own success.
  • Convenient head office location close to public transport, cafes, and restaurants
  • Opportunity to grow your career with a successful and growing business
  • Premium membership to the GO1 learning platform which offers fantastic learning and development courses
DBG Health is committed to fostering a workplace culture that is safe and accessible for all. We are an equal- opportunity employer and encourage applications regardless of cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity. We strive to build a collaborative, inclusive workplace that is representative of the communities we work and live in.

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