Assistant Product Manager

Crestline Search; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestline Search is assisting a growing Australian distributor to recruit an Assistant Product Manager who will support the Head of Category and Channels. You will help manage product information from launch through steady sales and inventory performance, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams across Sales, Marketing and Logistics.

You will gain exposure to product launches, supplier relationships and performance analysis, while developing commercial skills in a collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in product coordination, category support or sales operations.
• Experience with product launches, pricing and inventory reporting.
• Mandarin proficiency for direct supplier communication.
• Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse sales and inventory data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product launches, SKU setup and end-of-life activities
• Maintain product information, specifications and pricing records
• Liaise with suppliers on product updates and launch schedules
• Work with Sales and Marketing on product materials and promotions
• Support demand forecasts, replenishment and stock reporting
• Monitor stock availability and flag slow-moving or ageing inventory
• Track competitor pricing, products and promotional activity
• Prepare sales, margin and product profitability reports
• Support pricing reviews, rebate tracking and promotional spend administration

Skills

Product coordination

Category support

Sales operations

Mandarin

Data analysis

Inventory management

Supplier coordination

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Forecasting

Job description

About the Role

I am working with a growing Australian distribution business to find an Assistant Product Manager reporting directly to the Head of Category and Channels. The business works with international suppliers and established retail partners across Australia and New Zealand.

You will support product ranges from launch through to ongoing sales and inventory performance. Working with suppliers and internal Sales, Marketing and Logistics teams, you will coordinate product information, support pricing reviews and help ensure products are ready for market.

This opportunity would suit someone with experience in product coordination, category support or sales operations who is ready to broaden their commercial skills. You will gain exposure to product launches, supplier relationships and performance analysis, working closely with senior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate product launches, SKU setup and end-of-life activities
• Maintain product information, specifications and pricing records
• Liaise with suppliers on product updates and launch schedules
• Work with Sales and Marketing on product materials and promotions
• Support demand forecasts, replenishment and stock reporting
• Monitor stock availability and flag slow-moving or ageing inventory
• Track competitor pricing, products and promotional activity
• Prepare sales, margin and product profitability reports
• Support pricing reviews, rebate tracking and promotional spend administration

Skills & Experience

• Approximately 1–3 years in product coordination, category support, sales operations or a related role
• Exposure to product launches, pricing, reporting, inventory or supplier coordination
• Mandarin proficiency for direct supplier communication
• Strong numerical skills and confidence analysing sales and inventory data
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Experience in consumer electronics, retail distribution, appliances or FMCG desirable
• ERP experience and familiarity with demand forecasting advantageous