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.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!What will you do?We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and strategic Buyer to join our Gaming and Toys team being responsible for the largest sales department in the company.As the Gaming and 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 profitabilityWork with key external stakeholders 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 metManage, coach, develop & support buyers assistant and support staffManage department marketing critical path ensuring all cross-functional stakeholders are kept across relevant details in a timely mannerIdentify opportunities and implement actions derived through trade analysis.Leverage customer insights and data to optimize sales.What are we looking for?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.The ideal person will have the following knowledge, skills, and qualifications:Tertiary qualification in commerce, business or retail related is an advantageDetailed understanding of the product development and the manufacturing processDemonstrated ability to lead a supplier and sourcing strategyExperience in implementing merchandise strategy and trading business within seasonSolid understanding of the total retail landscapeCapability across Merchandise SystemsDetailed understanding of relevant compliance legislation and guidelinesWhat will you get?Target has some great benefits, including:Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers GroupTeam Member discounts across Target, Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and Catch Membership.A free One Pass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible productAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramConvenient location next to freeway and train station, with free onsite parking and a café!Novated leasing optionsPaid parental leave schemeFlexible hybrid work arrangements through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our Target Store Support OfficeReflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourselfOpportunity 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.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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