Location: Williams Landing, VIC, AU
- Category: Merchandise & Marketing
- Work Type: Permanent Full Time
**Who are we?**:
At Target, we deliver quality products at prices the whole family will love for longer. We're home to quality pieces, made for you and your life.
With our iconic logo, we are one of the most renowned Australian retail brands and for almost 100 years, we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families.
We're immensely proud of our history and are looking for people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are.
**What will you do?**:
- We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer - Menswear inner and sleep to join our apparel team. As the Buyer you will be responsible for building and trading a department range/business group that delivers the strategy, vision and financial KPI's. Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to build assortment plans to drive sales and profitability, in line with Target's values. Reporting to the Business Manager, this is responsible for building and trading Mens Innerwear, Sleep and Sock ranges that delivers the strategy, vision and financial KPI's, and working collaboratively with key stakeholders to build assortment plans to drive sales and profitability, in line with Target's values.Responsibilities include, but not limited:
- Building Range
- Execute end-to-end critical path to ensure launch dates are met.
- Translate customer insights and market trend into architecture and option plan.
- Establish a clear pricing architecture. Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to establish the appropriate balance of fashion, quality and style to drive transaction growth within agreed option plan.
- Work collaboratively with the Planner to ensure option framework achieves financial KPI's, brief design team on option framework.
- Identify opportunities and implement actions derived through trade analysis.
- Leverage customer insights and data to optimize sales.
- Proficiency across all Target Merchandise Systems relevant to the role.
**What are we looking for?**:- Experience digital/online buying experience as Target accelerates our digital strategy would be highly advantageous.
The ideal person will have the following knowledge, skills and qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification in commerce, business or retail related is an advantage
- Detailed understanding of the product development and the manufacturing process
- Demonstrated ability to lead a supplier and sourcing strategy
- Experience in implementing merchandise strategy and trading business within season
- Solid understanding of the total retail landscape
- Capability across Merchandise Systems
- Detailed understanding of relevant compliance legislation and guidelines
**What will you get?**:
- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy
- Access to our team member discount program which can be used across our company network, including Target, Kmart, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Target and Kmart on eligible products
- Access to our benefits program, which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health, with over 60 suppliers
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work, that's why there is opportunity for eligible team members to participate in a bonus program
- Free onsite parking when you're required to come into the office
- We offer inclusive parental leave and ongoing support through our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast-track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Wesfarmers is Kmart and Target's parent company, and each year, eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.
**A place you can belong**
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