Product Strategy Director

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Buying Manager to lead the strategic development and delivery of product assortments across Fashion, Seasonal, and Core lines. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring alignment with customer preferences and market trends.

This role oversees the apparel and accessories categories across Womenswear, Menswear, and Childrenswear, leading and inspiring the Buying function to act as the voice and advocate of the customer.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Develop and implement a comprehensive buying strategy that meets financial targets and brand pillars.
  2. Align Design direction and Customer needs by developing product assortments that balance creativity, innovation, customer preferences, and market trends.
  3. Take overall responsibility for intake margin, working closely with Design, Planning, and Sourcing teams to align product development objectives with business goals.
  4. Collaborate with Head of Design to influence product design direction to achieve sales, margin, sell-through, and brand consistency.
  5. Provide product strategy inputs to Planning for effective and commercial divisional and channel budgets and strategies.
  6. Adapt proactively to in-season trading actions and emerging trends to optimize product plans.
  7. Manage sales, margin, sell-through, and BGP, working with pod leaders and team members.
  8. Review product performance across channels and incorporate team feedback for decision-making.
  9. Lead Seasonal Reviews, SWOT analyses, and post-season reviews with relevant teams.
  10. Collaborate with departments like Planning, Production, Retail, VM, and Marketing for brand consistency.
  11. Provide leadership and performance management to the buying team.
  12. Foster team cohesion and align efforts with the business strategy.
  13. Embrace change and facilitate strategic shifts with clarity and empathy.
  14. Create an inclusive environment where all team members feel respected and safe.
  15. Model learning and development, empowering team growth.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant fields; Master's preferred.
  • Certifications in buying, merchandising, or supply chain management are advantageous.
  • Extensive experience in buying within a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Proven leadership in team development and high-performance culture.
  • Strategic thinking aligned with market trends and business goals.
  • Strong financial acumen, including margin and inventory management.
  • Deep understanding of customer preferences and data insights.
  • Expertise in costing, margin analysis, and trading.
What We Offer

Our company offers a range of benefits, including generous employee discounts, seasonal clothing allowance, additional day off for birthdays, industry-leading parental leave, flexible working arrangements, ongoing learning opportunities, community and CSR initiatives, and a commitment to ethical, sustainable, and responsible operations.

As a Lifestyle Brand House in Australasia, we deliver timeless Australian style designed for life and made to last. We seek team members inspired to work together to deliver the best products and experiences, fostering a culture of belonging.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Support or access requirements are encouraged to be communicated at the application stage.

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