Buying Assistant - Apparel

Brighter Futures Start Here

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

As a Buying Assistant working for Kmart, you will support our Buyers in sourcing the best possible products that bring meaningful moments into our customer's lives

What you’ll be doing

• Support the department by ensuring all data entry information is accurate, up to date and maintained
• Create briefs, raise orders and maintain Buying Plan 
• Manage the product registration process after sign off - from keycode creation to sampling and packaging coordination
• Liaise with and supporting a local supply base as well as working day-to-day with our overseas sourcing team
• Participate in trade meetings, provide samples where required by Buyer to demonstrate learns/actions
• Provide market insights by assessing the competitive set on a regular basis and feedback to the team
• Manage all marketing and coordination of samples for all advertising, including online 
• Support with day-to-day admin related tasks

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to manage and interpret data
• Effective numerical, critical thinking and analytical skills 
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Previous experience within a Buying Assistant role will be very highly regarded

We're looking for a driven, efficient and enthusiastic individual who will bring a curious mind-set and a passion for all things retail and general merchandise! 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.

If you have a hunger to learn and grow in this role, then we’d love to hear from you!

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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