Buying Assistant

Location: Williams Landing, VIC, AU
- Category: Merchandise & Marketing
- Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time

**Who are we?**:
At Target, we deliver quality products at prices the whole family will love for longer. We’re home to quality pieces, made for you and your life.

With our iconic logo, we are one of the most renowned Australian retail brands and for almost 100 years, we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families.

We’re immensely proud of our history and are looking for people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are.

**What will you do?**:
As a Buying Assistant working for Target, you will support our Buyers in sourcing the best possible products that bring meaningful moments into our customers lives.

Some of the key responsibilities are:

- Managing all marketing and coordination of samples for all advertising, including online
- Managing the product registration process after sign off - from keycode creation to sampling and packaging coordination
- Supporting the department by ensuring all data entry information is accurate, up to date & maintained
- Provide market insights by assessing the competitive set on a regular basis and feedback to the team.
- Liaising with and supporting a local supply base as well as an overseas sourcing team.

**What are we looking for?**:
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 apparel 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:

- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage and interpret data
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective numerical, critical thinking and analytical skills

If you have a hunger to learn and grow in the Fashion world, then we’d love to hear from you

**What will you get?**:

- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy
- Access to our team member discount program which can be used across our company network, including Target, Kmart, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Target and Kmart on eligible products
- Access to our 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 there is opportunity for eligible team members to participate in a bonus program
- Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
- We offer inclusive parental leave and ongoing support through 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
- Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Wesfarmers is Kmart and Target’s parent company, and each year, eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

**A place you can belong**

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