Buyer - Kids Footwear

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, and strategic Buyer – Kids Footwear position to join our Kmart team and be able to make a difference.  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 Kmart’s values. As the Buyer of Footwear reporting to the Business Manager, you will also be responsible for resourcing,costings,flow and availability of product .

What you’ll be doing 

We are passionate about providing stylish and comfortable footwear for all customers and to combine fashion with functionality, in every step our customers take. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Buyer to join our team and help us continue to deliver on our promise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Acumen: Develop and implement buying strategies that align with our commercial goals, ensuring profitability and market competitiveness.
• Value Proposition Strategy: Identify and source products that meet our value proposition, balancing quality, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Trade Execution: Successfully execute trade plans, including negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely product delivery.
• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to stay ahead of trends and understand customer needs, ensuring our product range is always relevant and appealing.
• Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring the best terms and conditions for our business.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyse sales performance, making data-driven decisions to optimize product assortment and maximize sales.
• Developing ranges to establish the appropriate balance of Price, Volume, basics, quality, innovation and trend to deliver strong category growth.
• Ability to recognise and interpret trends and build ranges to ensure consistent brand handwriting.
• Using commercial skills, combined with the ability to analyse customer's needs and research to effectively deliver long term strategic growth.
• Managing the end -to-end Critical Path process across functions to meet instore dates.
• Managing and using strategies to achieve the financial plans including sales, profit and stock turn.

This is a high-profile department which produces some great product to truly make everyday living brighter for our customers. This is such a great opportunity to make your mark and take this category to the next level!

To be successful in this role you’ll have: 

We're looking for a driven, efficient, and enthusiastic individual who will bring a curious mind-set and a passion for all things Footwear Fashion! You love delivering product, customers are always front of mind and building and managing relationships with a variety of key stakeholders is one of your strengths. We'd also love you to have:

• Proven experience as a Buyer in the retail industry, preferably footwear.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with a track record of driving profitable growth.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Proficiency in market analysis and trend forecasting.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Passion for all fashion and footwear.
• Commercial focus working in a dynamic fast paced team.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven success driving category growth and delivering increased profit.
• Success oriented - you thrive in a team environment and enjoy being able to contribute to a business where you can drive further growth.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• 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 eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, 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 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We 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, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

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

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