Product Development Manager – Menswear in Melbourne

Myer Group brings together iconic brands that define fashion, beauty and lifestyle across Australia and New Zealand. With a store network that includes Myer, Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, sass and bide, Marcs and David Lawrence, at Myer Group you’ll be part of a diverse and dynamic team that’s shaping the future of retail across stores, online and beyond.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Product Development Manager - Menswear to join a fast-paced product team. Reporting to the Head of Sourcing & Product Development, you will lead the end-to-end product development process across the menswear category, working closely with Design, Planning, QA and Supply teams to bring commercially successful products to market. This role suits a commercially minded product developer who combines strong technical knowledge with sourcing expertise, supplier management skills and a passion for delivering high-quality product.

About the role:

• Lead the end-to-end product development process across the menswear category, ensuring products are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Partner with Design teams throughout the development cycle, providing technical expertise across fabrics, trims, construction and manufacturing.
• Work closely with Planning teams to deliver ranges that align with customer, sales and margin objectives.
• Manage product sourcing, supplier selection and cost negotiations to achieve commercial outcomes while maintaining product integrity.
• Oversee seasonal critical paths, ensuring key milestones, approvals and production deadlines are met.
• Partner with QA teams through fit sessions, product approvals and production sign-off.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with offshore suppliers, driving performance, quality and continuous improvement.
• Identify and proactively manage development and production risks.

About You:

• 5+ years' experience in Product Development, Sourcing, Production or Apparel Manufacturing within a retail environment.
• Strong understanding of menswear garment construction, fabrics, trims, manufacturing processes and critical path management.
• Experience working with offshore suppliers and factories.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate costs, manage margins and deliver commercial outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across cross-functional teams.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Excel and product lifecycle management systems.

Benefits to you:

• We're committed to providing a positive and supportive environment, where our team members are empowered to reach their full potential.
• Team member discounts: Generous discounts in-store and online.
• Learning and development: Capability development workshops, succession planning, and internal career opportunities across Myer Group brands.
• Flexible working: Lifestyle leave, flexible work hours and hybrid working is available for Store Support Office roles.
• Lifestyle benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer leave, discounted health insurance, gym memberships and novated leasing for eligible employees.

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