Product Range Strategist

13 hours ago


North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Country Road Group Full time

Country Road Group

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Award-winning Country Road Group, one of Australasia's largest Lifestyle Brand Houses, is seeking an experienced Product Range Strategist to drive category growth and performance.

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This role is a key part of our buying team and is responsible for overseeing the operational execution of our buying strategy for Country Road Childrenswear. You will ensure that product assortments meet financial, customer, and brand objectives through close collaboration with the buying, design, planning, and production teams.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Lead the Buying Team: As the voice and advocate for the customer, you will understand market trends and competitors to inform buying decisions.">
  • Identify Emerging Customer Demands: Plan for emerging customer demands in fashion to drive innovation in product curation, establishing a compelling and differentiated assortment that resonates with target customers.">
  • Drive Commerciality: Display entrepreneurial approach to the business and proactively seek opportunities to improve the product range to drive financial performance and maximise sales.">
  • Maximise Category Sales: Lead Childrenswear Product Assortments that can drive overall Category/ Channel goals – driving the commerciality of the Product Ranges to ensure they deliver sales/Brand metrics.">
  • Meet Margin KPIs: Ensure Childrenswear buying team deliver Product Assortments/Ranges that meet all Margin KPI's in collaboration with Product Development counterparts.">
  • Facilitate Innovation: Facilitate innovation in Category Product mixes through Range assortments to maximise Category sales.">
  • Contribute to Seasonal Reviews: Contribute and drive Seasonal Reviews, SWOTs, and post-seasonal product review meetings, collaborating with HO Planning and HO Design.">
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Requirements:

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  • 5+ Years of Experience: 5+ years of experience in management, buying or merchandising with a proven track record of delivering successful buying strategies in a fast-paced retail or omnichannel environment.">
  • Strategic Thinking: Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute buying strategies that align with business goals and market trends.">
  • Financial Metrics: Strong understanding of financial metrics, including revenue, margin, and inventory management, to drive profitable buying decisions.">
  • Customer Insights: Strong understanding of customer preferences, leveraging data-driven insights to create product assortments that resonate with target audiences.">
  • Product Construction: Demonstrate an understanding of Product Construction and has proven expertise in delivering margin KPI's of profitable product assortments.">
  • Buying Talent Development: Proven track record of training and developing buying talent.">
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About Country Road Group

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Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We offer a generous employee discount across our House of Brands, seasonal clothing allowance, an additional day of leave for your birthday, and an industry-leading Parental Leave Program.

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Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum



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