Head of Product

Boody Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia Head of Product Boody is looking for Head of Product to join us on a fixed-term Parental Leave contract. As Boody’s Head of Product, you will be responsible for leading Boody’s Product function, covering Design, Production, Logistics and Product Strategy. This role is about ensuring all of our products align with the company’s strategic vision, sustainability commitments, and commercial objectives. The Head of Product plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, maintaining high standards of product quality and performance, and fostering strong supplier relationships to support sustainable growth. Boody is a product‑led business, which means our Head of Product forms an essential part of the Leadership Team, playing a significant role in driving the commercial outcomes of Boody. What is this role all about? Develop and own the Boody product vision and strategy, defining and owning Boody’s long‑term product vision and strategy in line with business objectives. Integrate pricing strategies, margin targets, and factory/production capabilities into the product planning process, ensuring financial and operational viability. Oversee the development and execution of sustainability initiatives embedded into every stage of the product lifecycle (materials sourcing, manufacturing, end‑of‑life). Ensure Boody maintains and advances its position as a global leader in sustainable apparel through innovation, certifications, transparency and traceability projects. Lead the creation and execution of New Product Development (NPD) frameworks, ensuring clear stage‑gate processes, robust concept validation and strong cross‑functional delivery. Partner closely with Marketing and Sales to shape product positioning, customer messaging and integrated go‑to‑market strategies that drive growth and customer connection. Lead the end‑to‑end range management process: from seasonal assortment planning, category architecture development, SKU rationalisation to post‑launch performance analysis. Own the strategic management of category expansion projects, ensuring disciplined growth aligned with Boody’s brand DNA and business goals. Lead the Product Design team, overseeing the design process to ensure brand and creative direction is maintained and well executed. Champion research and development efforts to identify market trends, new materials and innovative product opportunities. Oversee the end‑to‑end design and development process, ensuring product concepts align with brand identity and customer expectations. Provide proactive leadership to Design and Development team members, supporting them in managing the selection and testing of materials, ensuring quality, sustainability standards, fit and wear testing processes and product validation. Production, Supply Chain & Inbound Logistics Lead the production and logistics team, overseeing production planning and manufacturing processes, ensuring ethical sourcing, quality control and supplier performance meet Boody’s high standards. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and partners to optimise production efficiency, cost and sustainability. Own all product costing and data maintenance, including global FOB and landed costs, working closely with Finance to ensure cost targets are met while maintaining strong product quality and sustainability commitments. Ensure accurate forecasting and inventory management in collaboration with the Planning and Merchandise teams to optimise product availability and minimise waste. Collaborate with Merchandise teams and production team to ensure order cadence is optimised and global purchase orders are placed in a timely manner. Oversee supplier relations with all freight forwarders, including rates and lead times. Oversee all stock in transit reporting to ensure wider business has full visibility on open purchase orders, stock in transit and key out‑of‑stock risks. Leadership Contribute to and drive broader company strategic planning, innovation initiatives and other impactful commercial initiatives. Lead, mentor and develop the Product team across Design, Production and Logistics, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence. Provide clear guidance, coaching and professional development opportunities to ensure team members reach their full potential. Ensure meaningful cross‑functional collaboration between Product, Marketing, Sales and Operations to drive overall business success. Represent the Product function in leadership meetings, ensuring alignment with broader business strategies and goals. Minimum of 7+ years of experience in a product leadership role within apparel, fashion or a related industry. Strong knowledge of product design, development and production processes. Proven experience leading sustainability initiatives in product development and manufacturing. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance creativity, innovation and business strategy. Demonstrated ability to manage complex supply chains and work with global manufacturing partners. Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and leading high‑performing teams. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a data‑driven approach to decision‑making. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments. Why choose Boody? A great office location on Crown Street, Surry Hills. The opportunity to do meaningful, purpose‑driven work for a B‑Corp organisation, making waves on the global stage. The opportunity to grow your career with an awesome group of people. A generous product allowance and team discount programme. Does this sound like your next role? We can’t wait to receive your application #J-18808-Ljbffr