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Buyer - Mens Apparel


Company : Kmart Group


Location : Geelong, Victoria


Created : 2025-05-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

As Australia and New Zealand''s biggest and most loved retailer, weve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years, operating across stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia, New Zealand, and globally. Our diverse and inclusive team of 47,000 come together for a common cause: providing families with on-trend products at incredibly low prices the heart of everything we do. As a leader in the retail market, were optimistic about our future and yours. We pursue results relentlessly while embracing change, offering challenging work that youll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality because at Kmart, its not just what you do, but who you are that makes every day brighter. Join the team We are dedicated to redefining menswear with innovative, trend-setting designs that offer extreme value. We seek a dynamic and strategic Menswear Buyer to elevate our collection. Our Buying team collaborates with Designers, Planners, and Global Sourcing to deliver our business strategy and the success of Kmart. As a Buyer, you will source products that bring meaningful moments into our customers lives. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Direction: Develop and implement a buying plan aligned with our vision and market trends. Product Offering: Curate a fresh, elevated assortment that resonates with our target audience. Trend Analysis: Stay ahead of fashion trends to keep our menswear collection competitive. Vendor Management: Build strong supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and secure high-quality products. Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels to optimize inventory and profitability. Sales Performance: Analyze sales data to inform buying decisions and strategies. Range Development: Balance price, volume, basics, quality, innovation, and trends for growth. Trend Recognition: Interpret trends to ensure consistent brand identity. Strategic Growth: Use commercial skills and customer research for long-term growth. Critical Path Management: Oversee end-to-end processes to meet in-store deadlines. Financial Strategies: Achieve sales, profit, and stock turn targets. This high-profile department produces outstanding products to make everyday living brighter for our customers. This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark and advance this category! What youll be doing To succeed, you should be a driven, efficient, and enthusiastic individual with a curious mindset and a passion for mens fashion. Building relationships with stakeholders and delivering products with customers in mind are key strengths. As a Menswear Buyer at Kmart, you will: Have at least 5 years of buying experience in fashion, preferably menswear. Hold a Bachelors degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field. Possess strong analytical and negotiation skills. Understand fashion trends and consumer behavior. Be capable of developing and executing strategic plans. Have proficiency in inventory management and sales analysis. Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Be creative, detail-oriented, and aesthetically inclined. Thrive in a fast-paced environment. Have a passion for fashion and a keen eye for style. Possess strong leadership qualities and a commercial focus. Proven success in driving category growth and profit. Enjoy contributing to a dynamic team environment. Benefits well offer you Flexible hybrid working options. Team member discount card for Kmart and Bunnings. Access to exclusive discounts through the Kmart for You program. Participation in bonus programs. Inclusive parental leave and support via Circle In. Ongoing learning and development programs. Career advancement opportunities through our Mentor Program. Kudos recognition program. Opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group. Our commitment Since 1969, weve been part of 300 communities, designing products for everyday life in-store, online, or via Click & Collect from remote outback to coastal towns and big cities. We are committed to creating seamless customer experiences and inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to accommodate workplace adjustments upon request. If youre ready to explore a career with Kmart and this role sounds perfect, apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr