- 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 Koala US.
- Coordinate all aspects of product samples and ensure adherence to sample budgets, arrange supplier payments, and coordinate sample shipping.
- Responsible for the profitability of the category through new product cost negotiation and ongoing cost of goods management of in market products.
- Influence key stakeholders in commercial decisions that maximize the profitability for all products.
- 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.
- 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.
- WFB/Hybrid working - We're mixing it up with a couple of days back in the Alexandria Treehouse (office) and work from bed/home (WFB); we want you to do your best work the way that works for you, including from anywhere on the globe (T&Cs apply)
- Take a break - Generous time off - volunteer, parental, Koala life leave and more to help keep your work-life balance, balanced.
- Tuesday lunches, Monthly barbies, socials and stocked kitchen - With an emphasis on healthy, local and organic produce.
- Pet-friendly - The Koala Treehouse is as pet-friendly as they get
- Surprise & delight - The two-word combo at the core of everything we do. All Koalas can expect to enjoy free Koala products with 'mates rates' for your friends and fam.
- Support & wellbeing - Our employee experience respects and embraces all families, formed, found and evolving. You'll have access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes unlimited sessions for financial, work, relationship, family or wellbeing support.
- Accelerate your career - via our Learning Management platform Juno, as well as individual and team growth budgets and dedicated days.
- Short and long-term incentive plans ensure you benefit as Koala succeeds
- Community & connection - We believe that simply doing 'no harm' isn't good enough So, how are we doing our part? BCorp Certified, WWF Partnership, volunteer days, a member of SoftLanding, 1% and so much more.
- All in all, the Koala Kommunity is a great place to hang out and belong to
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Sourcing & Development Specialist - Sydney, Australia - Koala
Description
Koala's mission is: Better furniture experiences, designed with the World in mind. Combining customer-centric products, a world-class technology and fulfillment platform, incredible customer service and social good; we are changing the way people buy and enjoy furniture to create happier, healthier habitats.
Why we have this role @ Koala
We are looking for a world class Product Developer for new markets as we expand our global footprint. You will help us launch products that continue to surprise and delight our customers around the world. Are you ready to take on the career opportunity of a lifetime?
Product Management
Driving Profit
Supplier Management
Requirements
Ideal background...
Benefits
Treehouse Perks and Privileges...
Koala is only great when its employees are happy — and we're one happy bunch
Koalities we look for...
At Koala, we do things a little differently and we don't shy away from the fact that we expect a lot from our employees We are ambitious. We are curious. We are selfless. We want you to challenge expectations, always look to make a difference and give us something different from the norm. We want people that bring great energy, that have a long-game focus and are always trying to find new angles and approaches to the way we work. We're a team full of entrepreneurial spirit and have a relentless focus on 'what's next' but while always reviewing 'what's been done' and learning, growing and adapting. We're confident, but NEVER arrogant and we adapt to change like Steve Smith under a short ball. Honesty and empathy drive everything we do, as well as a total focus on exceeding our customers' expectations. So if you feel like this could be you... well what the bloody hell are you waiting for? Drop us a line, and let's see what you've got ;)
There's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate, Koala is a place where everyone has opportunity. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. We're an equal opportunity employer, and recognize that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business.
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