Job description
The main mission is to define the collections of non-food fair trade products that will be sold by Oxfam-Magasins du monde, the leading player in non-food fair trade in Belgium. The Product Manager will be responsible for the design and monitoring of the handicraft collections in line with the values of Oxfam-Magasins du Monde. šāØ
He/She is part of a team of 4 people and reports to the Purchasing Manager. Together with his/her colleagues, he/she is at the heart of the definition of the products (1000 references per year) sold in nearly 200 stores in Belgium.
Define the product range for our 2 annual collections (spring/summer and autumn/winter) and the permanent craft range.
To do this :
Analyze the market and trends and prepare collections
Analyze sales of previous collections and set purchase volumes, after consultation with sales managers
Identify the expectations of our target audiences, in collaboration with volunteers and with the sales departments of our main sales networks
Ensuring follow-up concerning current collections
Select products and place orders with our various partners
Ensure rigorous monitoring of the process and proactive and dynamic communication regarding products (creation of content for volunteers or other departments)
Take charge of certain administrative tasks inherent to the Purchasing department.
Profile
Ideological adherence to the Oxfam-Magasins du monde project and to the values supported by fair š trade
Interest in working professionally in the service of a volunteer movement
Higher education ideally oriented towards trade or import-export, or equivalent experience
Commercial skills, with a strong affinity for craftsmanship and fashion in particular
Skills and experience in Product Management if possible for similar ranges
Rigour, organizational skills and respect for deadlines
Curiosity and creativity
Ability to work in a team š¤
Fluency in English, knowledge of Dutch is desired and Spanish is an asset
Excellent command of the office suite, particularly Excel, and experience with an ERP
Analytical skills and fluency with numbers are assets.
Why apply?
Contract : open-ended, full-time contract. Position to be filled as soon as possible š
Scale: CP 329.02 level 4.1 or 4.2 depending on the level of the diploma, with resumption of the relevant seniority
A 35-hour/38-hour working hours allowing you to benefit from 19 days of compensation in addition to the days of legal leave (on a full-time basis).
100% reimbursement of transport costs for public transport.
Structural or occasional teleworking possibilities
A flexible work environment within an organization that values trust and transparency.
Main place of work: The organisation's headquarters are in Bierges (Wavre), whose offices are currently being moved to Louvain-la-Neuve
Conduct of interviews
Sending the CV and cover letter
Selection based on two interviews with the HR Manager and the Purchasing Department Manager
Let's start! š
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