Product Coordinator

With a creative flair and terrific work culture, this Australian Owned Iconic Homewares organisation that markets and sells to major department stores as well as Independent Homeware Retailers Australia wide is continuing to grow and enhance its premium product categories nationally. As a result of strong growth, they are presently seeking a Product Coordinator that has the capability of working with and relating to all levels of key stakeholders both internally and externally.  This includes the Senior Executive Group, Product/Buying, Marketing/Communications, Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse and Logistics teams as well as global external manufacturers, predominantly in China and India.  You will also get exposure to working to Design/Artists this organisation collaborates with and new category projects as they seek to expand their product diversity and customer base.

Reporting directly to the Head of Product Development, this position will contribute to the product range and development by researching product trends to source appropriate products in line with brand, customer expectations and sales targets, coordinate procurement and order management in accordance with the company guidelines. This will also include commercial aspects such as costings together with the administrative elements of the product and sourcing flow to ensure it meets highest quality standard.    As part of this you will also be responsible to ensure seasonal product ranges meet shipment timeframes per sales calendar.  You will also be involved in the management of samples required for design, development, and marketing and ensure samples are on hand and for all showrooms. Finally, you will participate in the preparation of packaging briefs, photography, proofing artwork. Coordinate packaging artwork processes from design to completion.  

Ideally you will be tertiary qualified and MUST have experience in Product with a sound knowledge of design concepts, processes and understanding market trends.  This will have come from a retail environment, preferably in Homewares or FMCG/Consumer Goods sectors. Your passion, interest and enthusiasm towards product development and working closely with key internal and external stakeholders will be critical. You will have strong MS Office Suite (Excel preferably Intermediate/ advanced), MS Dynamics 365 and preferably Zi Net Software Solutions.   You possess superior communication and problem-solving capabilities, together with strong administrative and data analysis skills.  You will have come from and been exposed to high level customer service, have a high level of initiative and drive and be able to work in an environment that changes frequently.  Your ability to work under pressure, manage competing interests as well as meeting deadlines in a timely manner will ensure you are a strong contender for this exceptional opportunity.

To learn more about this unique and exciting opportunity, please send your resume in word format to ******@maxexecutive.com.au or for a confidential discussion, please contact Jason Burgess on (0416) 204 440.