Head of Product

Duncan and Todd are the leading sight and hearing care specialists in Scotland.  In operation for over 50 years, the Group encompasses over 40 retail branches, a multi-million pound ophthalmic lens manufacturing laboratory, and a corporate eyecare provision.  The group is committed to providing the very best of care and service to its communities. 

Our aim since day one has always been to provide accessible, professional, quality eye and hearing care to local communities – irrespective of whether you live in a city or rural location, and with 43 practices across Scotland there will be one near you.   

We are looking for a Head of Product, reporting into the CEO, who will define, manage and maintain the full life cycle of products and services for D&T Group, from business development, product inception, business case creation, product development, channel/branch management, pricing, promotions and ongoing commercial analysis and review.  

Key activities will include:- 

• Portfolio management 

• Complex sku management  

• Change management/phase in and out of stock 

• Stock availability & replenishment  

Across our complete product range:- 

• Frames 

• Sunglasses 

• Lenses 

• Audiology products and services 

• Sundries 

• Optical services 

You will work with key stakeholders across the business including marketing, retail leadership, buyers, procurement, lens technical specialists, professional services and finance.  As well as building strong relationships with suppliers and keeping up to date with market trends.  

You are likely to be already working in the B2B/retail sector and used to dealing with a high number of SKUs and products.  You will be highly commercial with good financial acumen and a strong data driven approach.  Sector experience is not essential. 

This is an exciting time to join D&T as we go through huge growth and transition, and you will have the opportunity to really make an impact and be part of our journey.