Merchandise Buying Assistant — Flexible Hybrid + Perks

Target Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Hybrid working options

Bonus program

Onsite parking

Job summary

Target Australia is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the trend and lifestyle categories within the Merchandising team. You’ll work closely with the Buyer, suppliers and stakeholders to manage product information, orders and merchandising processes, ensuring accurate data and timely delivery in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role offers hybrid working with exposure to end-to-end buying, and opportunities to develop commercial, product and stakeholder management skills within one of

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, fashion or merchandise administration.
• Prior data entry and admin tasks with accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate administrative support to the Buyer for Childrenswear.
• Maintain product information, keycode registrations and buying plans.
• Raise purchase orders and assist procurement activities.
• Track deliveries and resolve supplier queries to meet timelines.
• Coordinate merchandise samples and manage the sample room.
• Support advertising and promotional activities with documentation and system updates.
• Collaborate with suppliers, stores and stakeholders on product queries.
• Assist in-season trading administration and merchandise amendments.

Skills

Administration

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Excel

Time management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Target Australia is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the trend and lifestyle categories within the Merchandising team. You’ll work closely with the Buyer, suppliers and stakeholders to manage product information, orders and merchandising processes, ensuring accurate data and timely delivery in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role offers hybrid working with exposure to end-to-end buying, and opportunities to develop commercial, product and stakeholder management skills within one of