Product Development Manager

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeApparel Full time $98,000 - $135,230
Brighter Futures Start Here

Powering two of the most iconic and loved brands, we have a passionate team of over 50,000 individuals across stores, distribution centres, and offices globally.

With our brands touching almost two million customers every week, you'll feel the impact of your work daily. As a leader in the retail market, we're optimistic about our future and yours. We're changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you'll be proud of.

A great opportunity has become available for an experienced Apparel Planner to join an amazing merchandise planning team. This is your chance to make your mark and shape this exciting category.

Our teams are doing great things & taking our Apparel Merchandise division to new heights. This is a high-calibre/high strategic growth area and we need an incredible Planner to support us on this journey.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage the merchandise financial plan to achieve sales, profit, stockturn and ROI budgets.
  • Deliver key profit objectives through innovation, customer orientation, inventory management and analysis.
  • Establish strategies to satisfy the target customer in line with merchandise strategy.
  • Develop product assortments that align with customer needs and business objectives.
  • Trade your business to maximise opportunities and minimise risks.
  • Monitor market pricing and adjust strategies to maintain competitiveness.
  • Control a significant Open to Buy and position private label products to stand out in a competitive market through unique value propositions.
  • Forecast stock requirements to maximise revenue, margin and stock turn performance and balance pricing with margin goals to support sustainable growth.
  • Work collaboratively with buyers and the broader team.
About You
  • We're looking for someone with vast experience in managing multi-million-dollar portfolios who can adapt and pivot in a fast-paced environment. You'll love focusing on product, customers will always be front of mind, and building and managing relationships with stakeholders is one of your strengths.
  • Strong commercial acumen and numerical skills, with high attention to detail.
  • Experience working in a large-scale, fast-paced retailer.
  • Ability to observe, interpret and act upon trends in customer behaviour.
  • Highly inquisitive, self-driven with strong organisational skills.
  • Ability to develop accurate financial plans, assortment plans relevant to the customer and deliver financial outcomes.
  • Quantification of individual products over time.
  • Proficient with business intelligence tools, Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Planning experience within apparel/softgoods and planning experience across various categories is advantageous.
  • Proven experience in merchandise planning, buying or category management.
  • Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Benefits
  • Flexible hybrid working options.
  • Team member discount card offering discounts at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings.
  • Access to the benefits program which offers exclusive discounts and benefits in entertainment, travel, lifestyle and health – with over 60 suppliers.
  • Eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program.
  • Inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered through partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances.
  • Dynamic learning and support program.
  • Opportunity to fast-track your career through our mentor program as a mentee or mentor.
  • Kudos recognition program where you're nominated by peers to win prizes.
  • Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group.

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