VM Production Lead - Country Road Group
Job No.: 997067
Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
Job type: Full-Time
Country Road Group (CRG) is embarking on transformation to position itself for growth, leveraging our scale, capabilities and culture as a House of Brands. We are investing in new and existing capabilities and have a number of exciting opportunities available.
The VM Production Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the visual merchandising production team, ensuring the efficient and timely execution of all visual merchandising projects. This role involves managing a team of VM Production Managers, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and driving the production process from design concept to in-store implementation.
Key Accountabilities
Work closely with the VM Production Managers to understand overall production plans, timelines, and budgets
Oversee the day-to-day production activities of the team, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines and budget constraints
Manage and coordinate vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials (including digital assets) and adherence to agreed-upon specifications
Monitor production progress and identify potential challenges or delays, proactively developing solutions and communicating updates to relevant stakeholders
Collaborate with the VM Production Managers to manage and optimise production processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and streamlining workflows
Lead, motivate and develop VM Production Managers, providing guidance, feedback and support to ensure high performance and individual growth.
Key Capabilities
Experience in visual merchandising production management, sourcing or a similar role within the retail sector
Experience leading and managing a team of production specialists
Deep understanding of manufacturing and logistics, including impacts on lead times and costs
Proficient in project management software and communication tools
Familiarity with budget management and financial reporting
Knowledge of sustainability and ethical compliance standards such as Good Business Journey
Understanding of visual merchandising principles and best practices
Strong analytical skills to assess performance and make data-driven decisions
Excellent negotiation skills to manage vendor relationships and support cost and margin management.
Why work for CRG?
The Country Road Group is one of Australasia’s largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Here are some of the great things we offer:
Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands
Seasonal clothing allowance
An additional day of leave for your birthday
An Industry leading Parental Leave Program
Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team
Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.
About CRG
Country Road Group is Australia's largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands including Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Our Values include being Customer Obsessed, Collaborative, Inspirational, Responsible and Dedicated to Quality. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to be part of the Group’s evolution and support each brand to realise their full potential.
Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process. Country Road Group prefers to manage all sourcing directly, please submit your applications to this role if you are interested. Please note introductions via agency will not be accepted. Closing date: 19 Dec 2024
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