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Form of workAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Coordinator to join the Jo Mercer Product Development Team based on site at our Support Office in South Yarra. Reporting into the Product Developer, you will gain invaluable exposure into managing the end-to-end process of developing high quality women’s fashion shoes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to develop their skills, together with ongoing development opportunities within shoe design.
About Us
Jo Mercer is a proudly Australian operated business since 1998 and has grown to become one of Australia’s most loved footwear brands.
The success of Jo Mercer has been built on the core fundamentals of fashion, leather and quality. This philosophy has helped Jo Mercer grow to have a strong presence within the Australian and International markets.
At Jo Mercer, our commitment to innovation and people are central to achieving a unique and supportive company culture.
Responsibilities
- Managing and tracking the sample process, which includes fitting comments, graded fit requests, sample status and confirmation of samples
- Assisting the Product Development Team in range development and the sampling approval process including fittings
- Liaising daily with our offshore suppliers and factories
- Briefing new ranges to suppliers for development and negotiating prices.
- Maintaining effective relationships and regular communication with suppliers
- Coordinating samples for photo shoots and advertising
- Supporting the product team with administrative needs
- Managing the development process from sampling through the QA process to delivery
- Maintaining tidy Product team workspaces
- In addition to the above, you may be required to assist with other task and /or assist other departments depending on the needs of the business
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a Design Assistant, Product Supply Coordinator or Production Assistant/Coordinator role within a buying team is preferable
- Proactive, motivated and likes working in a fast-paced environment
- Have great attention to detail and work well under pressure
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to demonstrate flexible and critical thinking
- Excel, Adobe and Outlook experience is preferred
- Adobe illustrator skills favourable
- The ability to travel is ideal
Working for Jo Mercer
- We value Initiative, Teamwork, Integrity, Empowerment & Customer focus
- 2 free pairs of shoes per year (1 upon commencement)
- We offer opportunities for advancement in a constantly growing company
- Competitive salary package and incentive scheme
- Unlimited staff discount of up to 60% to spoil yourself plus family & friends discount
- Recruitment referral program up to $1000
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid maternity leave and super paid whilst on mat leave
- Access to online shopping at heavily discounted rates
- Early access to your pay each week via InstaPay and more..
Successful candidates will be contacted directly and we thank you for taking the time to apply.
Jo Mercer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
