Ribtex is a family owned Craft and accessories business supplying major craft retailers. 

We are looking for a Product Coordinator who would have a keen eye for trends in accessories, jewellery and craft items. We seek someone comfortable being hands-on, who can easily maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and has strong administration skills. A successful candidate will be happy to engage with Chinese suppliers over email to search for new products to present and will be a self-starter. We are looking for someone with a background in product that also has experience or an interest in learning in website maintenance, social media, blogs and product photography. 

Key responsibilities:

• Form relationships with major retail buyers and present new products.
• Understand trends in the craft and accessories market.
• Source and select products from China and liaise with factories ensuring the products are packed to Australian retail standards.
• Able to meet sales budgets and analyse sales information.
• Assist the team with range reviews, product presentations and planograms.
• Analyse products sales history and provide on trend options for replacements.
• Liaise with sales, customer service and warehouse to ensure excellent customer service delivery.
• Provide quality feedback to suppliers.
• Complete Excel spreadsheets for buyers and suppliers
• During normal circumstances travel to China and make decisions on new products at a low price point
• Report monthly on sales activity to management.
• Create header cards, packaging, display box artwork and other graphic artwork as required.
• Support the website and social media channels.
• Create engaging social media posts and maintain website blog.
• Taking and editing product photographs.
• Supporting the supply chain process

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a similar role. Anyone from a wholesale craft background would be looked upon favorably.
• Experience dealing with overseas suppliers will be highly regarded, especially China
• Able to form relationships with suppliers and buyers
• Proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign)
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel as well as strong administration skills
• Experience with product photography, website maintenance and social media management would be looked at favorably.
• Good organisational skills
• Self sufficient
• Able to work within a team and manage time efficiently.

What can we offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Independent role with team for support
• Ability to work from home