Buyer - Kids Footwear
Target is moving forward with a renewed business joined by a team who are passionate, committed and with a drive for taking Target to the next level.
Summary about this job
Buying
Company: Target Australia Pty Ltd
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-4911-8718
Fax: +61-8-3272-8814
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Detail information about job Buyer - Kids Footwear. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Challenge yourself in this fast paced, fun environment
- An opportunity to be bold and innovative in your approach
- Fantastic career development within a large team
Target is here for millions of Australians every day. We are a business with a rich history and an exciting future in retail, 90 years strong and still passionate about making fashion, style & quality affordable for the whole family.
It’s an exciting time to join our iconic retail brand, Target is on a renewed journey and working as part of the Wesfarmers family this is your chance to join a business that is moving forward.
We are seeking an experienced Buyer – Kids Footwear to join our Merchandise Team based in our Store Support Office in North Geelong. Later this year we will be moving to a brand new purpose built facility in Williams Landing in Melbourne with flexible support in the interim to work between Geelong and Melbourne hot desk offices.
About our Role
Reporting to the Business Manager, the key focus in this role is to work collaboratively with your team and stakeholders to build assortment plans to drive sales and profitability.
Other key responsibilities may include:
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to establish the appropriate balance of fashion, basics and quality to drive volume growth
- Work collaboratively with the Planner to develop effective 3 year category plan, merchandise plans and line plans to deliver strategy
- Own and deliver the product range from its development through to store execution
- Work collaboratively with the Designer on Product Development and Range Management
- Partner with the Planner to develop tactics in response to current trading results including managing an accurate reforecast process
- Implement clear pricing architecture to sell volume
- Lead the end to end critical path to ensure launch dates are met
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in commerce or business and be able to demonstrate their strong working experience as a Buyer within Kidswear. Detailed understanding of the product development and manufacturing process is essential as is demonstrated ability to lead a supplier and sourcing strategy along with solid financial, numerical and analytical skills and excellent communication skills.
Fabulous Rewards:
- Exclusive Team member discounts at Target and other Wesfarmers Limited businesses such as Kmart, Coles & Officeworks
- Option to support various charities or actively participate in community initiatives or sponsorship
- Variety of financial, wellness and corporate partner discount programs
- Opportunity for eligible employees to salary sacrifice Wesfarmers shares
- Novated and Operating Lease option available for eligible employees
- Opportunity for eligible employees to take paid parental leave
Target values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part.
Agencies will only be engaged if required. Please do not contact us or send applicants to us unless requested to by the Recruitment Team.