Job no: 944195
Work type: Permanent / Full time
Location:
Support Office - St Kilda Road, Support Office - Docklands
About Just Jeans
Just Jeans is an iconic Australian fashionable yet comfortable clothing brand with over 50 years' experience selling denim in Australia & New Zealand. With a store network of over 240 stores, we are proud to be the #1 Denim Destination across both regions. Just Jeans 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
We are looking for a commercially astute and strategically driven Production Manager to oversee the full production lifecycle of our Womenswear range.
This pivotal role requires leadership in critical path management, global production planning, vendor performance, and cost control ensuring the delivery of outstanding product that meets deadlines, upholds brand standards, and achieves financial targets.
Your Key Responsibilities
Critical Path & Supply Chain Management
Build and manage the global critical path, partnering with mills, vendors, and internal teams
Monitor supply chain timelines across regions and ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery
Collaborate with Product Managers and Planners to ensure responsiveness to in-season trading needs
Production & Vendor Management
Foster strategic relationships with global suppliers to support quality, reliability, and cost-efficiency
Lead WIP and capacity management across categories and regions
Consolidate raw material usage to maximise buying power and streamline processes
Address logistics or distribution centre issues in collaboration with supplier and product teams
Costing & Strategic Sourcing
Partner with the GM Womenswear and Senior Product Managers to shape long-term vendor sourcing strategy
Ensure compliance with BCI standards and support labelling and ticketing initiatives
Travel to Asia, Bangladesh, and Pakistan as required to maintain supplier relationships and conduct inspections
Collaborate with vendors and product managers to build and maintain cost cards, support pricing negotiations, and drive cost efficiencies that improve profitability and achieve seasonal cost targets
Team & Leadership
Actively contribute to a high-performing, collaborative product team culture
Lead weekly production meetings, influencing cross-functional stakeholders as a trusted expert in supply chain optimisation and commercial decision-making
What You'll Bring
Minimum 5+ years experience in apparel production, sourcing, or supply chain management
Strong supplier negotiation skills and a global production mindset
Proven ability to manage critical paths and complex, multi-region production timelines
High level of commercial and financial acumen, particularly in costing and margin improvement
A collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style
Willingness to travel internationally to manage supplier relationships and vendor performance
Language skills, particularly Mandarin, will be highly regarded and considered an advantage in managing global supplier relationships.
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 cafe
Aust. Working Rights: To be eligible to apply for this job, you must have Australian working rights. For further information contact the Australian Department of Immigration.
Equal Opp. Employer: We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve.
Agency note: Myer Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any candidates submitted in an unsolicited manner, will be considered a direct candidate application to Myer and no fee will be payable.
Applications close: 07 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time