Senior Product Manager Tools (Non-Powered)

Date: 14 Feb 2026

Location: Port Melbourne, VIC, AUSTRALIA

Company: Metcash

About the Opportunity:

 

We are looking for a Senior Product Manager role for our Private Label Team at Total Tools Hardware Group. This is a high-impact role focused on developing commercially successful, consumer-led product ranges. You’ll own the end-to-end product lifecycle, work closely with local and global suppliers, and collaborate across key functions to deliver profitable, competitive ranges that support group growth.

You’ll play a key role in shaping category strategy, bringing innovation to market, and driving long-term supplier and product performance.

 

 

What you will be doing:

  • Support the strategic direction and growth of the Non Powered Tools category
  • Manage products from concept to launch and in-market performance
  • Build and maintain product P&Ls, including forecasting, margin and performance analysis
  • Identify consumer-led opportunities using market insights, trends and benchmarking
  • Partner with suppliers to source, negotiate and deliver viable product solutions
  • Contribute to product specs, pricing, promotions and range reviews
  • Work cross-functionally with Design, Marketing, Merchandising, Sourcing, QA and Operations
  • Oversee packaging, content, go-to-market planning and product readiness
  • Assess and develop supplier capability to support long-term category success

 

You’re likely a match if you are/have:

  • 5+ years’ experience in product management, category or commercial roles (retail, consumer goods or private label)
  • Proven end-to-end product lifecycle management experience
  • Strong commercial and financial capability, including forecasting and margin management
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally and with external suppliers
  • Experience using consumer insights to drive product development
  • Understanding of compliance and quality standards
  • Relevant tertiary qualification preferred but not essential

 

 

What’s on offer

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging: 

🏖️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually 

📚 Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities 

👶 Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers 

🌈 Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion 

⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)  

🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia 

🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited 

 

At the Total Tools & Hardware Group, we’re strengthening local communities one postcode at a time. With over 700 independently owned stores, and powerhouse brands like Total Tools, Mitre 10, and Home Timber & Hardware, we give local retailers the competitive edge they need to take on the big chains — and win.

 

As we continue to elevate and grow our Private Label capability across the Group, we’re excited to open an internal opportunity for a Senior Product Manager to join the team.

 

Note: We’re managing this recruitment in-house, so we kindly ask that agencies do not reach out regarding this position.

 

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