Who are We?

At Target, we’re getting back to what we’re famous for - real quality, that’s really affordable.
We’re making products that stand up to the test of everyday life, at prices that don’t cost the earth.
We’re making mums happy. Kids smile. Family life, that little bit easier.

We’re making sure every Australian can enjoy our products, whilst making a positive difference to our planet so families can trust and rely on us for generations to come.
That’s the Target Australians needs right now. And that’s the Target we’re here to be.

As an iconic Australian retailer with over 115 stores nationally and a rapidly growing online presence, we’re immensely proud of our history and need people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are.

What will you do?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Target Team! As a Category Buyer in Speciality, 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.

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.

Trade

Identify opportunities and implement actions derived through trade analysis.
Leverage customer insights and data to optimize sales.

Target Values

Proficiency across all Target Merchandise Systems relevant to the role.
Create a high performing and engaged culture through leading, coaching and developing.
Demonstrate Target's vision, strategy and values within the team and across the wider organization.
Maintain a safe workplace by identifying and reporting safety concerns and leading by example.

What are we looking for?

You will be working collaboratively with key stakeholders to build assortment plans to drive sales and profitability in a fast-paced retail environment in line with Target's values and building strong stakeholder relationships across a wider team.

The ideal person will have the following knowledge, skills and qualifications:

• Recommended 4 years plus buying/design/product development experience in a speciality retail environment
  

• 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?

• Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group
  

• Team Member discounts across Target, Kmart, Bunnings and Officeworks.
  

• Access to Employee Assistance Program
  

• Convenient location next to freeway and train station, with free onsite parking and a café!
  

• Novated leasing options
  

• Paid parental leave scheme
  

• Flexible work arrangements

Target values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part.

As part of our recruitment process, we will be conducting Pre-Employment Checks with our successful candidates – this will include a police check. Talent Acquisition will provide further updates to candidates as they progress through our recruitment process.

Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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

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