Product Manager, Alberton

Minimum requirements

Matric or relevan NQF qualification

Minimum 5 years’ experience in product sourcing or development, specifically dealing with international suppliers specifically sourcing products from China

Proven leadership experience managing or building a team

Strong understanding of import processes, costing, and global supply chains

Experience in home ware, kitchenware, or related product categories highly advantageous

Valid drivers licence and own vehicle

Willing to travel Internationally +- 3 times per year conducting supplier visits

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will oversee both international branded ranges and proprietary house brands (e.g. Regent and Bar Butler), ensuring that all products meet quality, cost, and market requirements

Ensure that product ranges are relevant, commercially viable, and delivered efficiently directly impacting profitability, brand

strength, and customer satisfaction

Product Strategy&Range Management

Develop, curate, and optimize product ranges aligned with market trends and retailer requirements

Identify opportunities for innovation, cost improvement, and category growth.

Evaluate product&category performance and rationalize ranges based on commercial metrics

International Sourcing&Supplier Relations

Source products globally, with a strong focus on suppliers in China and other key manufacturing regions

Negotiate pricing, MOQs, production timelines, and quality standards

Establish and maintain strong supplier partnerships

Brand&Packaging Oversight

Ensure product alignment with brand strategies (e.g. Regent, Bar Butler, Consol and international brands represented by HCS)

Manage packaging development, artwork coordination, and compliance with retail requirements

Maintain consistent brand presentation across all product categories

Digital Product Data&Content Management

Ensure all product information is accurately captured and maintained

Verify product descriptions, specifications, and attributes are correctly recorded

Oversee uploading and management of product data and graphics onto relevant systems, platforms and websites

Quality Control&Compliance

Establish and maintain quality assurance processes

Coordinate inspections, certifications, and product testing where necessaryInvestigate and resolve product or supplier quality issues

Cross - Functional Coordination

Collaborate with sales, logistics, procurement, and warehouse teams

Oversee timelines from concept through to import and delivery

Ensure accurate product specifications, costing, and documentation

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Margin performance across ranges

On- time product development and launch

Supplier performance and reliability

Product defect/return rates

Team performance and delivery efficiency

Inventory optimization and stock turn

Speed of sourcing and development cycles

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