Production & Buying Manager

5 months ago

Alexandria, Australia By Charlotte Full time

**Role Intention**:

- by charlotte _is seeking a Full-Time Production & Buying Manager based in our Alexandria Head office.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Works closely with Design to source, develop and deliver product objectives per priorities, on time and on budget.
- Sets the Critical Path & Product Development objectives, deliverables, accountabilities, and processes. In alignment with the Heads of, vets and approves related functions and resources to meet objectives.
- Accountable for Critical Path success and communication. Identifies pain points and takes action to resolve current challenges, mitigate risks, and uphold best practices.
- Actively seeks external sourcing and manufacturing partners to build a robust and value-generating supplier pipeline.
- Establishes productive supplier relationships, including evaluation and vetting of core competencies, manufacturing capacity, raw materials, sample process, delivery timelines, pricing, and QC. Negotiates terms of trade.
- Manages and drives the internal QC process to ensure the product is meeting expectations and negating any long-term issues.
- Delivers product construction, material supply, and component deliverables to meet cost, quality/ grade, timeline, and volume objectives.
- Drives the RJC Certification process and ensures the business’ sustainability manufacturing goals are achieved and that internal processes align to plan.
- Source of truth for planning, process function, status updates, and key information related to Suppliers, Procurement, and Critical Path. Lead communicator between internal and external stakeholders.

**Desired Skills & Expertise**:

- Minimum of 4 years, of experience leading in a Production and/or Buying role within Jewellery, Accessories, Apparel or Giftware.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with senior internal stakeholders and cultural sensitivity to all external offshore stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of critical path and timelines, with exceptional time management skills
- Sound business acumen with the ability to read, interpret and analyse business data, particularly in a production facility context.
- Sound verbal and written communication, with effective listening and negotiation skills.
- Sound conflict resolution and collaboration skills, with the demonstrated ability to use internal and external networks to resolve issues.
- Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.

**Our Perks**:

- Working in a sunny Alexandria office with a covered outdoor area to hot desk from.
- Great company culture embracing our Live in LIGHT core company values - Lead with Kindness, Impact, Growth, Honour & Think Critically.
- Never work on your Birthday with an additional leave day just to treat yourself.
- Hybrid WFH option available (1 day per week).
- Product discounts of 50% for yourself.
- Exclusive discounts at affiliated Australian retailers.
- Bring your pup to work or enjoy patting and cuddling our furry team members
- Join a highly collaborative and passionate team in a growing business.
- Receive development opportunities, supporting your career progression.
- Enjoy a monthly morning tea, celebration moments on aligned national days, bi-annual team celebrations, and many more perks, creating a positive and rewarding work environment.

Please understand that we anticipate a high volume of applicants and will only be able to get in touch with those who are successful.

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