Product Manager

Crestline Search; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestline Search is expanding its Australian operations and seeks a commercially minded Product Manager to own the lifecycle of products across the range. You will work with Chinese suppliers on sourcing, development and delivery, and partner with Sales, Marketing and Logistics to meet demand and commercial targets.

The role combines supplier negotiations with pricing and margin analysis, stock management, and shaping the range to influence performance across Australia and New Zealand.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in product management or related role.
• Experience sourcing from China and supplier management.
• Mandarin proficiency for negotiations.
• Experience coordinating development and launches.
• Strong understanding of pricing, margins and costs.
• Good at forecasting and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Manage product lifecycle from development to retirement.
• Assess manufacturers and OEM suppliers on cost, quality and delivery.
• Coordinate supplier quotations, samples and negotiations.
• Prepare product specifications, comparisons and pricing recommendations.
• Coordinate launches with Sales, Marketing and Logistics; track production and delivery.
• Monitor revenue, gross profit and product costs; propose improvements.
• Work with Sales and Logistics on forecasts and replenishment.
• Review ageing inventory and action on slow-moving products.
• Analyze market trends and identify range opportunities.

Skills

Product management

Category management

Sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Mandarin

Product development

Pricing

Inventory management

Analytics

Negotiation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

I am working with a growing Australian distribution business to find a 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. The business supplies retail and online channels across Australia and New Zealand.

You will bring new products to market, working with Chinese suppliers on sourcing, development and delivery. The role combines supplier negotiations with pricing, margin analysis and stock management, helping ensure the product range meets customer demand and commercial targets.

This opportunity would suit a commercially minded product professional with practical sourcing experience and Mandarin language skills. You will work closely with colleagues across the business to bring new products to market, shape the range and influence commercial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the product lifecycle from development and launch to range reviews and retirement
• Assess manufacturers and OEM suppliers against cost, quality and delivery requirements
• Coordinate supplier quotations, samples and negotiations within agreed parameters
• Prepare product specifications, competitor comparisons and pricing recommendations
• Coordinate launches with Sales, Marketing and Logistics, tracking production and delivery
• Monitor revenue, gross profit and product costs, and recommend improvements
• Work with Sales and Logistics on forecasts, replenishment and stock availability
• Review ageing inventory and recommend action on slow-moving or discontinued products
• Analyse market trends and product performance, and recommend range opportunities

Skills & Experience

• 4+ years in product management, category management, sourcing or a related role
• Experience sourcing from China and managing manufacturer or OEM relationships
• Mandarin proficiency for supplier negotiations and discussions
• Experience coordinating product development and launches
• Strong understanding of pricing, margins, costs and inventory
• Strong analytical, negotiation and organisational skills
• Own-brand or private-label experience in electronics, appliances, retail or FMCG desirable
• Australian product compliance knowledge and ERP experience advantageous