Product Manager

Product Manager

Co. Dublin & Co. Meath, Ireland

Full time

Closing date for application:
5pm January 31st, 2025
Our Company:

Uniplumo is Irelands largest pot plant, bedding and wholesale nursery, with over 72,000m2 of modern Glasshouse facilities. The leading Garden Centre, DIY and Supermarket retail supplier with a broad and diverse range of garden plants, house plants, added value and event/seasonal specific garden and interior plant products.

Overall scope:

We are seeking a Horticultural Product Manager to join our Head Office team.

New Product Development revenue & profitability management. Full-time Permanent Office based.

Reports to:

General Manager

Key internal and external relationships:

Internal relationships – Production, Operations, Quality, Sales and Technical. External interactions across supply partners, and when required Government departments.

Site location:

Co. Dublin, Eircode: A45 D797

Key responsibilities
  • Refine and execute the new Product Development (NPD) product procurement strategy.
  • Lead the NPD product range from planning, cataloguing through to finished product dispatch and own the associated revenue, input costs, and profitability streams.
  • Analyse NPD performance, track sales & waste, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
  • Support the development of product range and ensure it meets customer requirements and market demand.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Production, Operations, Commercial Key Account Managers, Finance & Quality) on product and supplier-related matters.
  • Drive process optimisation within the NPD product portfolio, ensuring efficiencies are under constant review and cost-controls are identified and realised.
  • Organise the NPD product planning calendar and lead the negotiations.
  • Notify relevant internal and supply partner stakeholders of awarded contracts and lock in volumes and associated critical path planning required to meet on sale dates (OSD’s).
  • Carry out market analysis and identify opportunities and weaknesses in Uniplumo range and competitor range.
Experience and Skills
  • Proven experience in business administration, FMCG, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in a procurement, category management, or sourcing role, preferably within FMCG supplier B2C wholesale or retail role.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and financial reporting tools (Excel etc.).
  • Proven ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
  • A proactive, solution focussed and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced seasonally demanding, and evolving environment.
  • Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
  • Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.