Buyer - Toys

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.

With our instantly recognisable logo we are one of the most iconic brands on the Australian retail market and for almost 100 years we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families.. It brings us loyal customers who love and trust us. From first baby clothes to first fashion moments, we have created special memories that families across the country hold dear. By making affordable quality and style accessible for all, we have built a reputation for helping Australian families live better.

As an iconic Australian retailer we’re immensely proud of our history and need people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are!

That’s who we are. That’s Target.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and strategic Buyer to join our Toys team being responsible for largest sales department in the company.
As the Toys 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 Target’s values. 

Other responsibilities will include:

•     Build assortment plans to drive sales and profitability.
•     Work with key external stakeholders to both locally and internationally to drive market share and deliver a point of difference.
•     Work collaboratively with the Planner to develop department strategy with clear focuses.
•     Own and deliver the product range from its development through to store execution.
•     Partner with the Planner to develop tactics in response to current trading results including managing an accurate reforecast process.
•     Lead the end to end critical path to ensure launch dates are met
•     Manage, coach, develop & support buyers assistant and support staff
•     Manage department marketing critical path ensuring all cross functional stakeholders are kept across relevant details in a timely manner
•     Identify opportunities and implement actions derived through trade analysis.
•     Leverage customer insights and data to optimize sales.
   

The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business or Retail with at least 4 years’ experience in Buying / Design / Product Development in a specialty retail environment.  Demonstrated ability to lead a supplier and sourcing strategy is essential as is experience in implementing merchandise strategy and trading business within season along with solid understanding of the total retail landscape and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience digital/online buying experience as Target accelerates our digital strategy would be highly advantageous.

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

•    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
 

Target has some great benefits, including:

•  Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group
•  Team Member discounts across Target, Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and Catch Membership.
•  A free One Pass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible product
•  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 hybrid work arrangements through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our Target Store Support Office
•  Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself
•  A dynamic learning and support program
•  Opportunity in Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible) and to participate in a bonus program (where eligible).

 Target values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part. 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.
 
 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.
 
If you would like to explore a career with Target and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!
 
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