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At Southern Design Group, we provide a unique selection of architectural hardware to suit a variety of styles and budgets. We are a family-owned business and for over 40 years, our specialists have been providing design conscious consumers with quality products.
Southern Design Group is the parent company to three architectural hardware brands sold in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States:
Iver (iver-life.com)
Bankston (bankston.com)
We have over 100 employees across Australia and New Zealand and foster an innovative, results focused, and flexible work environment. Our company vision is to offer the best consumer experience in the architectural hardware industry. We have a long history of retaining dedicated and experienced staff who reflect our strong values.
Respectful, I thrive in a diverse workplace, treat others with fairness and respect and expect the same in return.
Passionate, I am self-motivated, solutions focused and believe passion and innovation should be recognized.
Responsible, I consider the social and environmental impacts of business and strive to reduce those impacts.
Adaptable, I embrace change, continuously seek improvement, and remain open to new ideas and opportunities for growth.
About the Role
Reporting to the Global Head of Product this role will have influence across Southern Design Group and work closely with the Product Development, Operations, Marketing, and Sales teams. The role will engage with external production partners to introduce new products and lead project execution to improve the effectiveness of Southern Design Group's product operations. Given the cross-functional nature of the role, there will be opportunities to identify and drive improvement in other parts of the organisation.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Lead the planning for, coordination, and execution of projects to introduce new products leveraging external production partners.
* Take an active role in investigating and implementing projects to improve supply chain effectiveness and responsiveness.
* Use data to inform recommendations and make the case for change in pursuit of Southern Design Group's objectives.
* Keep senior management and other departments informed of project progress to build confidence and trust.
* Nurture and strengthen relationships with key external production partners through effective communication and the identification of opportunities to introduce mutually beneficial improvement projects.
* Creation of reporting tools which leverage data to create insight of senior management.
* Procurement planning, stock management, and execution.
* Oversee the introduction of new policies to external production partners.
* International travel to suppliers as required.
Required Experience & Skills
* Minimum 7 years' experience managing multiple projects
* Strong experience designing and implementing improvement projects, such as in a consulting environment
* Excellent communication and influence skills across cultures and functional specialties
* An inquisitive mind and interest in growing with a rapidly evolving organization
* Experience scoping and leading cross-departmental improvement projects
* Relevant tertiary qualification
* Ability to travel internationally (Up to one week per quarter)
* An interest and experience in metal fabrication
* Previous experience working with Chinese and/or Indian manufacturing
* Experience in new product development and introduction
If this sounds like you then click Apply now with your Cover Letter and CV.
Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
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