1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsAbout UsAbout UsAt Independent Hardware Group (IHG), we believe in the power of local. We're more than just a supplier – we’re the engine behind over 600 independently owned hardware stores across Australia. You’ve probably heard of a few: Mitre 10, Home Hardware, and Thrifty-Link Hardware – all part of the IHG family.We’re not here to copy the big chains. We’re here to give locals the tools – literally and figuratively – to be the best store in town. That means offering great prices, better support, and the kind of local knowledge you can't find in a catalogue.And now, we're looking for a Product & Price Manager who’s as strategic as they are community-minded – someone who gets the nuts and bolts of pricing, product, and people.About The OpportunityThis is no ordinary pricing role. As our Product & Price Manager, you'll sit at the critical intersection of product assortment, pricing strategy, and profitability – helping to define what we offer, how we offer it, and at what price. The goal? Ensure our members are equipped to win, while delivering strong commercial outcomes for IHG.You’ll be the mastermind behind a Shopper Led Range Strategy that’s both responsive to market trends and rooted in local community needs – making sure our stores remain competitive, relevant, and loved by locals.Let's Talk About YouOwn and execute the Shopper Led Range strategy in collaboration with Category Managers, Marketing, Store Development and Store OwnersLead product lifecycle management – from introduction to retirementAlign product offerings with customer needs, sales performance, and market trendsDesign smart, dynamic pricing models that support retail competitiveness and member profitabilityAnalyse supplier pricing, margin mix, and cost models to maximize valueTranslate data analytics including sales trends, market benchmarks, and consumer behaviour to refine product mixes, enhance pricing decisions, and forecast outcomesServe as the key voice connecting supplier input, internal strategy, and member executionDrive alignment across teams to bring integrated solutions to lifeLead and mentor a small but mighty team, supporting their growth and capabilityPromote a performance culture rooted in accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaborationEnsure pricing strategies comply with all relevant regulationsIdentify risks in pricing and product strategy and put in place plans to mitigate themYou’re Likely a Match If You haveMust-Haves:A proven track record in product and pricing management, ideally in Hardware, FMCG, or similarExceptional analytical ability, with a commercial mindset that connects data to real-world resultsStrong stakeholder management skills – you’re just as comfortable in the warehouse as you are in the boardroomExperience leading teams and working across functions in a complex, matrixed organisationSolid knowledge of Australian market trends, product lifecycle management, and supply chain dynamicsNice-to-Haves:Experience working internationally in a similar roleFamiliarity with Metcash systems and processesA background in change or project managementYour Style:You’re a big-picture thinker with a sharp eye for detail. A strategic leader with commercial depth. An empathetic mentor who brings out the best in your team and your peers. Someone who’s not afraid to challenge the status quo and bring fresh thinking into the room.Above all, you're someone who’s excited to roll up your sleeves and work for a brand that’s proudly independent and fiercely community-driven.Life at Metcash Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace! Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year. Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually. An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities. 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers. Proudly awarded the “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2023-2024 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia. Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”.About UsMetcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY24. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. 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