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Partner with Design & Merchandise to develop and bring to market the most well executed, innovative, and profitable ranges in the industry. Covering the regional needs of APAC & delivering a well-executed product assortment. Lead the development and execution of products in the relevant categories, as well as drive new fabrications, techniques, treatments and processes & maximize gross margin opportunitiesOperate as the primary "brand" partner / liaison with global supply chain, sourcing and production teams Responsible for PLM management including style set-up for all styles by creating and maintaining BOM'sPrimary lead on all SMU requirements for Quiksilver. Liaise with the sourcing team on SMU requests from all business channels Ensures product development is in accordance to margin requirements and production calendarWork closely with designers in reviewing prototypes, and submits from design concept to productionPrototype and sample management

Business analysis support to the Quiksilver Product and Wholesale divisions, in order to maintain and increase market leadership. Ensuring consistent sales growth and maximize sales opportunities.Manage the buy process & determine projected units by Product forecast. Manage the development and submission of Wholesale Purchase Orders (Buys) seasonally in partnership with Planning.Assist in preparation for seasonal sales conferences and showings. Assist with presentation of the range to Key Accounts. Ensure all Key Account needs are catered for during range development. Participate in relevant product showings before sales conferenceCollect SMU Briefs at all Key Account Pre-lines and Showings. Conduct ongoing competitor analysis to assist in range development. Compile market data for the regional Sales and Product teams including trend analysis, sales opportunities and market opportunities that will drive indent and sell through of product.

Co-ordinate the workflow and activities of the Major Account Liaisons to ensure that agreed service deliverables are met.Liaise with major contacts on deliveries, orders, credits and general queries to ensure customers value added services and trading terms are upheldSupervisor of four team membersRepresent brands at tradeshows and showingsManage internal reporting processAttend meetings for key stakeholders, preparing all necessary information including minute taking

Working directly under the DC Shoes National Sales Manager, providing operational support to sales, distribution, procurement, marketing and product departments for the DC brand.Working with internal major account liaisons and buyers, on operational management, ensuring delivery deadlines are met.Communication of style updates to sales teamManagement of seasonal forecasting processes and develop forecasting sheets for collation and distribution to the sales teamData integrity for seasonal buysCognos Reporting – incoming goods, sales, budget and financial and additional reporting from key stakeholders as requested

Primary contact for City Beach and Surfstitch including monitoring and achieving a high standard of account management across three brands; Quiksilver, Roxy and DC ShoesOrder processing and fulfillment, product challenges, shipping, credits and rebatesEnsuring delivery schedules are upheld Collaborating with internal Sales ManagersProvide weekly Cognos reporting to our executive sales teamLiaise with product, sale and merchandising teams on all special make up productsEnsure product arrival times are adhered to in line with all marketing initiatives Interstate travel to range showings and providing minute taking for our Sales Managers

Primary Phone Agent for Vic/Tas/SA Customers Process and maintain customer orders Assisting in Seasonal Range ShowingsAssist in E-Commerce customer enquiries and live chat

Building Shipments ensuring each order is shipped, monitoring their progress & ensuring all delivery requirements of the customer are met Dealing with and resolving all shipping enquiriesOrder Maintenance, closing old ordersWeekly Cognos Reporting – including express order fulfillment, unshipped customer reports, in-stock vs. allocated

Reception Duties Purchasing of consumables Data EntryMeeting MinutesAssist in the administration of the Quiksilver FoundationCollate and distribute monthly Management PacksCognos reporting

ReceptionTelephone and associated dutiesData EntryTaking and preparing minutes from meetings Assisting Office Manager Process Job Analysis Report for the DirectorPrepare invoices for processingOH&S committee member