Product Development Manager - Menswear

Myer Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Learning & development

Flexible working

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Myer Group is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager - Menswear to lead the end-to-end development of menswear products across our brands. You will collaborate with Design, Planning, QA and Supply teams to deliver on time, within budget and to high quality standards.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of fabrics, trims and construction, plus skill in offshore sourcing, supplier management and cost negotiation to achieve commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Product Development, Sourcing, Production or Apparel Manufacturing within a retail environment.
• Strong understanding of menswear garment construction, fabrics, trims, manufacturing processes and critical path management.
• Experience working with offshore suppliers and factories.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate costs, manage margins and deliver commercial outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across cross-functional teams.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Excel and product lifecycle management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product development process across the menswear category, ensuring products are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Partner with Design teams throughout the development cycle, providing technical expertise across fabrics, trims, construction and manufacturing.
• Work closely with Planning teams to deliver ranges that align with customer, sales and margin objectives.
• Manage product sourcing, supplier selection and cost negotiations to achieve commercial outcomes while maintaining product integrity.
• Oversee seasonal critical paths, ensuring key milestones, approvals and production deadlines are met.
• Partner with QA teams through fit sessions, product approvals and production sign-off.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with offshore suppliers, driving performance, quality and continuous improvement.
• Identify and proactively manage development and production risks.

Skills

Product development

Sourcing

Menswear construction

Critical path management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

PLM systems

Job description

Myer Group brings together iconic brands that define fashion, beauty and lifestyle across Australia and New Zealand. With a store network that includes Myer, Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, sass and bide, Marcs and David Lawrence, at Myer Group you’ll be part of a diverse and dynamic team that’s shaping the future of retail across stores, online and beyond.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Product Development Manager - Menswear to join a fast-paced product team. Reporting to the Head of Sourcing & Product Development, you will lead the end-to-end product development process across the menswear category, working closely with Design, Planning, QA and Supply teams to bring commercially successful products to market.

This role suits a commercially minded product developer who combines strong technical knowledge with sourcing expertise, supplier management skills and a passion for delivering high-quality product.

About the role:

• Lead the end-to-end product development process across the menswear category, ensuring products are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Partner with Design teams throughout the development cycle, providing technical expertise across fabrics, trims, construction and manufacturing.
• Work closely with Planning teams to deliver ranges that align with customer, sales and margin objectives.
• Manage product sourcing, supplier selection and cost negotiations to achieve commercial outcomes while maintaining product integrity.
• Oversee seasonal critical paths, ensuring key milestones, approvals and production deadlines are met.
• Partner with QA teams through fit sessions, product approvals and production sign-off.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with offshore suppliers, driving performance, quality and continuous improvement.
• Identify and proactively manage development and production risks.

About You

• 5+ years' experience in Product Development, Sourcing, Production or Apparel Manufacturing within a retail environment.
• Strong understanding of menswear garment construction, fabrics, trims, manufacturing processes and critical path management.
• Experience working with offshore suppliers and factories.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate costs, manage margins and deliver commercial outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across cross-functional teams.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Excel and product lifecycle management systems

Benefits to you:

We're committed to providing a positive and supportive environment, where our team members are empowered to reach their full potential.

Our team members enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Team member discounts:Generous discounts in-store and online
• Learning and development:Capability development workshops, successionplanning, and internal career opportunities across Myer Group brands.
• Flexible working:Lifestyle leave, flexible workhoursand hybrid workingis available for StoreSupport Office roles
• Lifestyle benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP),volunteer leave,discounted health insurance, gym memberships and novated leasing for eligible employees.

Your future starts here — help shape what’s next at Myer Group.