Buyer - Mens Apparel

**Brighter Futures Start Here**

As Australia and New Zealand's biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices - it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

**Join the team**

We are dedicated to redefining menswear with innovative, trend-setting designs that offer extreme value. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Menswear Buyer to join our team and elevate our menswear collection to the next level.
Our Buying team, in partnership with our Designers, Planners and Global Sourcing team are critical to delivering our business strategy and the success of Kmart.
As a Buyer working for Kmart, you are instrumental in sourcing the best possible products that bring meaningful moments into our customers lives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Direction: Develop and implement a strategic buying plan that aligns with the company's vision and market trends.
- Product Offering: Curate an elevated and fresh product assortment that resonates with our target audience and sets us apart in the market.
- Trend Analysis: Stay ahead of fashion trends to ensure our menswear collection is always on point and competitive.
- Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best terms and secure high-quality products.
- Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels to optimize stock and reduce excess, ensuring a balanced and profitable product range.
- Sales Performance: Analyse sales data to make informed buying decisions and adjust strategies to maximize profitability.
- 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

**What you’ll be doing**

To be successful in this role:
We're looking for a driven, efficient and enthusiastic individual who will bring a curious mind-set and a passion for all things Mens 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.

As a Buyer for menswear working for Kmart you will:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a buying role within the fashion industry, preferably in menswear.
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Excellent understanding of fashion trends and consumer behaviour.
- Ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
- Proficiency in inventory management and sales analysis.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creative and innovative mindset.
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of aesthetics.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Passion for fashion and a keen eye for style.
- 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 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 everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnersh