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Hommey is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Chief Product Officer to join our Leadership Team and help shape the next stage of our growth.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a senior executive role with responsibility for leading Hommey’s Product function and contributing to the broader strategic and operational direction of the business. You will oversee major functions across product strategy, design and development, production, supply chain, commercial performance and team leadership. Working closely with the CEO and senior leaders across Finance, Marketing, Ecommerce and Merchandise, you will ensure our product strategy supports the company’s commercial objectives, international growth and long-term direction.

This role suits an experienced leader who can combine strategic thinking with strong commercial judgement, operational discipline and a genuine understanding of product-led consumer businesses.

Benefits

Senior leadership role reporting directly to the CEO

Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future direction of a fast-growing Australian consumer brand

Significant influence over company strategy, product direction and international growth

Leadership across Product, Design, Production and Supply Chain functions

Opportunity to develop new categories and international markets

Work closely with an experienced executive and leadership team

Collaborative and design-led working environment

Opportunity to lead and develop high-performing specialist teams

Salary range $400,000 to $500,000 plus super based on experience

Task & responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Business Strategy

Work closely with the CEO and Leadership Team to develop and implement the company’s overall business strategy, objectives and priorities

Provide executive leadership across the Product, Design, Production and Supply Chain functions

Translate company strategy into clear operational plans, priorities and measurable outcomes

Review the performance of major business functions within your area of responsibility and implement improvements where required

Contribute to broader company planning, commercial decision-making and international growth strategy

Advise the CEO and senior leadership on product, operational, commercial and organisational matters

Establish standards, objectives and performance measures for teams and functions under your leadership

Ensure business activities within your portfolio are aligned with company policies, financial objectives and strategic direction

Product Strategy & Innovation

Own and continuously develop Hommey’s long-term product strategy in line with the company’s brand, commercial objectives and growth plans

Lead range architecture, category strategy, assortment planning and new product development

Evaluate customer behaviour, market trends, competitor activity and commercial performance to identify new opportunities

Lead the development and commercial validation of new products and categories

Establish and oversee product-development frameworks from concept validation through to launch and post-launch review

Work with Marketing and Ecommerce leaders to ensure product positioning and go-to-market activity supports broader company objectives

Identify and develop strategic product collaborations and partnerships where appropriate

Design, Development & Production

Direct the end-to-end design, development and production process across Hommey’s product range

Provide strategic leadership to Design and Production managers and specialist teams

Establish clear development priorities, timelines, standards and performance expectations

Ensure products meet agreed requirements for design, quality, cost, compliance and commercial viability

Monitor development programs and intervene where required to address delays, cost pressures or operational risks

Maintain appropriate governance over new product development, sampling, testing and production processes

Supply Chain & Operational Oversight

Lead the strategic direction of the company’s product supply chain and global manufacturing relationships

Establish sourcing strategies that improve supplier capability, reduce risk and support commercial objectives

Oversee factory planning, production forecasting, capacity management and critical development timelines

Ensure appropriate product quality, testing, compliance and regulatory standards are maintained across all markets

Lead negotiations relating to key manufacturing arrangements, supplier terms and commercial agreements

Review operational processes and identify opportunities to improve cost, reliability, efficiency and delivery performance

Work with Merchandise and Planning to oversee inventory strategy, purchasing requirements and global order cadence

Commercial & Financial Management

Work closely with the CEO, CFO and Finance team on product budgets, forecasts, costing and financial performance

Establish commercial targets and ensure product and range decisions support agreed revenue, margin and profitability objectives

Review global FOB costs, landed costs, pricing and margin performance

Lead initiatives to improve cost efficiency while maintaining product quality and brand standards

Assess investment requirements for new products, categories and strategic initiatives

Monitor commercial performance and provide regular reports and recommendations to the Leadership Team

Ensure major product and operational decisions are supported by appropriate financial and performance analysis

People Leadership & Organisational Management

Lead and develop senior managers and specialist teams across Product, Design and Production

Set clear objectives, accountabilities and performance expectations for direct reports

Select, recruit and develop senior and specialist team members as required

Conduct regular performance and development reviews with senior staff

Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, creativity and continuous improvement

Ensure appropriate resources and capabilities are in place to support business priorities

Work closely with other departmental leaders to ensure effective coordination across Finance, Marketing, Ecommerce, Merchandise and Operations

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Ensure Product, Production and Supply Chain activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies

Identify and manage key operational, commercial, supplier and product risks

Maintain appropriate quality-control, product-testing and compliance frameworks

Ensure major supplier and manufacturing agreements are appropriately managed and enforced

Support the Leadership Team in maintaining effective governance and decision-making processes

Qualification & experience

5–8 years of experience in senior leadership, general management, product leadership or an equivalent executive role

Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Economics, Design, Product Development or a related discipline

Demonstrated experience leading significant business functions and senior teams

Strong experience in consumer products, homewares, lifestyle, fashion or a related product-led industry

Experience developing and implementing business and product strategies

Strong commercial understanding of budgets, forecasting, pricing, margins and business performance

Experience leading product development from concept through to production and market launch

Experience managing global suppliers, manufacturing partners and supply-chain relationships

Strong understanding of sourcing, production planning, quality control and product compliance

Experience working collaboratively with senior leaders across Finance, Marketing, Ecommerce and other business functions

Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills

Proven ability to lead, develop and manage high-performing teams

Strong analytical and data-led approach to business decision-making

Experience operating in an international or multi-market environment would be highly regarded

Experience within a high-growth, direct-to-consumer or omnichannel business would be advantageous