Product Coordinator - Dotti

at  The Just Group

Job no: 793462
Work type: Full time
Location: Melbourne - Central
Categories: Merchandising - Product
About Dotti
At Dotti, we believe fashion is meant to be fun! Offering youthful stylish and affordable styles, Dotti respects individual style and embraces all the latest trends. We try to keep things affordable, so a fresh outfit is accessible to everyone! Dotti is a key brand within the Just Group, a prominent Australian retailer with a strong presence in both Australia and New Zealand. The Just Group encompasses five renowned brands—Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Jacqui E, and Dotti—and operates over 700 stores across the region.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Coordinator to join the Dotti team! Reporting into the Merchandise Manager, you will gain invaluable exposure into managing the end to end process of buying. This is an exciting opportunity for current product enthusiasts looking to step into a more senior role and develop their skills and ongoing development opportunities. This is a full-time role based at our Support Office on St Kilda Rd, Melbourne.

Responsibilities

• Managing and tracking the sample and production process
• Assisting the Merchandise Manager in range development and the sampling approval process including fittings
• Liaising daily with our offshore suppliers and factories
• Briefing new ranges to suppliers for development and negotiating prices.
• Maintaining effective relationships and regular communication with suppliers
• Coordinating samples for photo shoots and advertising
• Supporting the product team with administrative needs
• Managing the development process from sampling through the QA process to delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Buyers Assistant, Product Supply Coordinator or Production Assistant/Coordinator role within a buying team is preferable
• Proactive, motivated and likes working in a fast pace environment
• Have great attention to detail and works well under pressure
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Strong understanding of garment construction, open costing and supply chain processes is preferable
• Ability to demonstrate flexible and critical thinking

Perks

• Generous staff discount and access to our sample sales
• Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park
• Work closely within a high performing, supportive and collaborative environment
• Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and food options at our onsite café

Advertised: 28 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

• Managing and tracking the sample and production process
• Assisting the Merchandise Manager in range development and the sampling approval process including fittings
• Liaising daily with our offshore suppliers and factories
• Briefing new ranges to suppliers for development and negotiating prices.
• Maintaining effective relationships and regular communication with suppliers
• Coordinating samples for photo shoots and advertising
• Supporting the product team with administrative needs
• Managing the development process from sampling through the QA process to delivery