Kmart Australia Limited

Buying Assistant - Beauty

Kmart Australia Limited  •  Chadstone, AU (Hybrid)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

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

We're looking for a Buying Assistant to join our Kmart General Merchandise team, supporting our Beauty category.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape products that our customers wear every day while gaining exposure to the end-to-end buying process within one of Australia's most loved retailers.

As a Buying Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the Buyer to deliver commercially successful ranges that balance trend, quality, product and value. Working closely with Buying, Planning, Design, Sourcing and supplier partners, you'll help bring seasonal product ranges to life, ensuring products are delivered on time, accurately executed and aligned to our customer strategy.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Support the Buyer in developing and trading the Beauty to deliver sales, profit and customer outcomes.
  • Coordinate product registration, maintenance and administration activities across merchandise systems.
  • Manage style registrations, product approvals and data updates throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Support suppliers and sourcing partners to ensure key milestones and critical path deadlines are achieved.
  • Prepare product samples for range reviews, trade meetings and key stakeholder presentations.
  • Coordinate samples for marketing campaigns, social media content and advertising requirements.
  • Support the Buyer in conducting competitor shops, trend research and market analysis to identify opportunities and customer insights.
  • Support pricing, promotional execution and in-season trading activities.
  • Liaise with stores, suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve merchandise queries and ensure product delivery.
  • Build strong partnerships with Buying, Planning and Design teams to deliver compelling product ranges for our customers.

To Be Successful in This Role, You’ll Have

  • Previous experience in a Buying Assistant, merchandise administration or similar retail support role.
  • A passion for fashion, with an interest in womenswear, denim and casual apparel.
  • Excellent time management, organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
  • Confidence working with and interpreting data, supported by strong numerical, analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • A proactive, commercially minded approach with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
  • Previous experience in fashion retail, buying or merchandising will be highly regarded.

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 Brighter 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 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
  • 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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Kmart Australia Limited

About Kmart Australia Limited

We’re Team Kmart, on a mission to make everyday living brighter for our customers by improving the Kmart shopping experience – every time and everywhere they engage with us.

For over fifty years now, we’ve been spreading the Kmart love to families of all shapes and sizes in Australia, then New Zealand, and now right across the world! We’re the place where families come first for the lowest prices on everyday items – it’s our vision and it’s what we do with passion.

Today, Kmart has more than 300 stores across Australia and New Zealand and is recognised as one of the most profitable discount department stores in Australia. With over 40,000 Kmart superstars who are all focused on giving our customers the products that they love at the lowest prices, it truly is an exciting time to be a part of our Kmart family – and there’s never been a better time to join us then now!

To find out more information, scroll through our LinkedIn page, or, we’d be happy to welcome you online at www.kmart.com.au

Did you know we’re a part of something bigger?

Owned by Wesfarmers Limited, the Kmart Group family comprises of Kmart Australia and New Zealand, Target Australia, Catch Australia and KAS Group Asia. The Group operates 520 stores across Australia and New Zealand, has offices in Australia and around the world, and employs more than 46,000 team members all focused on delivering products that our customers love.

Together, the Kmart Group is creating an even more satisfying shopping experience for all of our customers, no matter where they are in the world.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
MULGRAVE, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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