Buying Assistant - Apparel

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.

Join the Team

We're looking for a Buying Assistant to join our Target Womenswear team, supporting our Denim and Casual Cut & Sew categories.

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 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 Womenswear Denim and Casual Cut & Sew categories 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!