We’re looking for an experienced and driven Senior Product Developer to join our Home team at Country Road. In this role, you'll oversee the end-to-end product development process for our homeware category, working closely with buyers, designers, technical teams, and suppliers to bring our product vision to life. You'll be responsible for managing cost negotiations, aligning with product briefs, and ensuring timely delivery of collections in line with our go-to-market calendar.

Key Accountabilities 

• Manage, coordinate, and optimise the critical path and go-to-market calendar for the womenswear category to launch products on time.
• Manage category costs to achieve quality and margin targets, providing cost estimates and solutions to align products with commercial and aesthetic goals.
• Drive costing and negotiation process with suppliers to deliver viable cost solutions to brands, offering alternative solutions as required
• Engage with factory through each stage of the development process to ensure clarity of expectations
• Coordinate all internal stakeholders, incl. Buyers, Designers, Tech Designers, and manage risks to ensure critical path is delivered for brands.Manage supplier relationships and coordinate capacity planning across the supply chain.
• Embrace uncertainty and change while facilitating and enabling strategic change with clarity, empathy and optimism.
• Lead a small team and creating & fostering an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive and feel included, respected and safe. Set clear expectations of behaviour and hold self and others accountable

Key Capabilities 

• Experience developing home textile products such as bedding, cushions & throws, towels etc.
• Understanding of fabric constructions (e.g., weaves, knits), finishes, and performance characteristics (e.g., absorbency, durability, softness).
• Strong understanding of luxury item costing, and proven experience in negotiating high-value, high-volume partnerships with suppliers 
• Planning and organisation skills to oversee timeliness of critical path
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and ethical compliance in sourcing and production
• Exceptional relationship cultivation and management skills with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Please have a conversation with your manager before applying for this role.