K MART Australia Ltd

Brighter Futures Start Here

As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

About the role

Reporting into the General Manager Planning & Inventory, the Head of Merchandise Reporting, Data and Platforms is responsible for driving digital enhancements across merchandise reporting and process.

As the Process and Product owner of our current merchandise systems, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our systems to improve our data to make better decisions for the business.

Your leadership skills will be crucial as you collaborate across merchandise and technology, mentor your team, and foster strong relationships, all while sharing your specialised knowledge of our planning systems and processes.

This is an exciting time to join our highly regarded team as we really transform the way we do things and have the right product, in the right place at the right time – making everyday living brighter for our customers!

Key responsibilities are (but not limited to):

• Operating as the senior custodian of our Merchandise Platforms, with performance, security and data integrity at the forefront of all decisions
• Establish future proofing plans for Platforms so that new initiatives will cater to new and unanticipated use cases without significant work on the underlying platform.
• Identify and implement new product data governance and quality processes and standards.
• Establish the necessary governance forums with stakeholders to define and execute the Merchandise Platform technology roadmap and against the IT strategic plan.
• Lead Merchandise Platform Product Owners through initiative delivery and day-to-day management activities and acting as Scrum Master as appropriate.
• Manage the Merchandise Data Support team based in Mulgrave.

To be successful in this role:

Our ideal candidate for this role is a driven and analytical leader who has a real strength and understanding of Merchandise and how it works. You will also bring strong and specialised knowledge within Merchandise Data Platforms as well as our Planning and Ranging tools, systems and processes.

You will also bring strong stakeholder management experience with the ability to influence and drive strategic initiatives across the business.

We’d also love you to have:

• Significant Retail industry knowledge
• Solid understanding of merchandise data strategy and associated reporting essential
• A strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to use data to develop insights and opportunities.
• Exceptional project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience within a Senior Merchandise Manager role is preferred.
• Multi-store retail management experience incorporating retail operations, buying, planning and financial management is highly regarded.

If this sounds like you, apply now! Applications for this role will close 5pm Wednesday 13th September.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
• Access to the Kmart for You 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 everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
• Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
• We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room and ongoing support offered though 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
• In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
• A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
• Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase
• Wesfarmers is Kmart’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

We’re here to make everyday living brighter

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.

A place you can belong

At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing diversity@kmart.com.au

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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