Product Developer - New Markets

Our client is seeking a Product Developer for New Markets as they expand their global footprint.

Become part of a thriving, customer-focused retailer that is expanding its product offerings globally. We are seeking a passionate Product Developer with experience in upholstery furniture manufacturing.
Product Management

• Step into the role as a category expert with a deep understanding of the upholstery furniture industry.
• Take ownership of the timeline by influencing key stakeholders across teams throughout the development cycle to ensure all products remain on track, to brief and on time.
• Influence senior stakeholders for sign-off on new products to go into production.
• Lead and/or contribute to projects on behalf of their international arm.
• Coordinate all aspects of product samples and ensure adherence to sample budgets, arrange supplier payments, and coordinate sample shipping.

Supplier Management

• Develop a deep understanding of your supplier’s capabilities (e.g. materials, costs, lead times), to ensure alignment with current and future business needs.
• Be accountable for professional and long term relationships with suppliers.
• Lead the supplier negotiations on commercial agreement, trading terms, rebates and payment terms.
• Manage the relationships and lead the negotiations with existing and new licensing and certification partners.
• Work alongside the QC team with regards managing supplier due diligence and product quality expectations

To be successful..

• Degree qualified in product management, business or other relevant qualification.
• Good knowledge and understanding of upholstery furniture manufacturing and logistics and the cost-drivers connected to that.
• Solution oriented and strong business acumen with the ability to work on a strategic level as well as sustaining excellence in daily operations.
• The drive and energy to operate in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to take and execute decisions, with a solid sense of accountability and initiative.
• High-level attention to detail.
• Good communication skills in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate clearly and in a simple way.
• Experience in the US market is preferred.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2/3 days in the office, complemented by Tuesday luncheons, monthly social gatherings, and a well-stocked kitchen.
• Comprehensive Time-Off: Generous time-off policies, volunteer opportunities, parental leave and additional exclusive company leave benefits.
• Pet-Friendly Workplace.
• Complimentary company products and exclusive discounts for you and your family.
• Support & Wellbeing Initiatives through Employee Assistance Program.

If you are seeking to take the next step in your product development career or would like to discuss the role confidentially please reach out to Toni Prentice toniprentice@jivaro.con.au.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website:
www.jivaro.com.au