About Us:

At Ontex, we make everyday life easier, across generations.

At Ontex, we are a leading player in the Private Label sector, specializing in high-quality hygienic products including baby nappies, feminine hygiene, and adult incontinence solutions. Our mission is to enhance daily lives with innovative and reliable products while making a positive impact on the communities around us.

We have 14 production facilities and 6 R&D centers with more than 7500 employees spread across USA, Europe, Latin America and Australia. We are a listed company in Belgium and we generated over 2B€ revenues in 2023.

As we continue to grow in the market, we are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Product Manager to oversee and nurture our most significant national account, alongside several additional accounts, totaling approximately AUD 40 million in Australia and New Zealand.

Job purpose

The Product Manager will be responsible for managing the product portfolio within Ontex Australia’s Baby Care, Feminine Hygiene, and Adult Incontinence categories. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams—including Sales, Marketing, R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain—to drive product development, innovation, and category growth. The Product Manager will play a critical role in ensuring Ontex’s private-label offerings remain competitive, profitable, and aligned with customer and consumer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Product & Portfolio Management

• Develop and execute product strategies to enhance Ontex’s private-label offerings across key retail partners.
• Monitor product performance, consumer trends, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management, from ideation and development to launch and post-launch evaluation.
• Collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing teams to develop new product concepts and improve existing products.
• Ensure product compliance with local regulations and quality standards.

Customer & Retailer Engagement

• Act as the key product liaison with retailers, providing insights and recommendations to drive category growth.
• Support sales teams with product presentations, category insights, and data-driven recommendations during retailer meetings.
• Assist in contract negotiations by providing product costings, value propositions, and innovation roadmaps.

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Product Management, Category Management, or a similar role within FMCG, Retail, or Private Label Manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of the Australian retail landscape, particularly Woolworths, Coles, and Aldi.
• Experience in Baby Care, Feminine Hygiene, or Adult Incontinence is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage product portfolios, drive innovation, and work cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for retailer and internal stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite