About Rip Curl
Founded in Torquay in 1969, Rip Curl is The Ultimate Surfing Company, born from a relentless pursuit for waves, adventure, and freedom, called ‘The Search’. Today, The Search continues to inspire all that we do, from the products we make, the events we run, the athletes we support, and the values we strive to uphold. Built by surfers, for surfers, Rip Curl is a global company that has been leading the surf industry for over 50 years. As a certified B Corp, we aim to prioritise people and planet in everything we do. The Search is calling… apply today and become part of The Ultimate Surfing company.
About Rip Curl
Founded in Torquay in 1969, Rip Curl is The Ultimate Surfing Company, born from a relentless pursuit for waves, adventure, and freedom, called ‘The Search’. Today, The Search continues to inspire all that we do, from the products we make, the events we run, the athletes we support, and the values we strive to uphold.
Built by surfers, for surfers, Rip Curl is a global company that has been leading the surf industry for over 50 years. As a certified B Corp, we aim to prioritise people and planet in everything we do.
The Search is calling… apply today and become part of The Ultimate Surfing company.
As a Buyer, you will be responsible for curating commercially successful assortments that connect with our customers and drive category performance. Working closely with Planning, Product Management teams and third-party brand partners, you'll build customer-focused product ranges that maximise sales, profitability and inventory productivity across the Ozmosis business.
What you’ll be responsible for
- Developing and executing category buying strategies aligned to business and financial objectives.
- Building commercially balanced assortments across eCommerce, flagship and outlet channels.
- Partnering with Product Management teams to influence future range development using customer insights and trading results.
- Analysing sales performance, customer behaviour, market trends and competitor activity to drive buying decisions.
- Managing assortment architecture, pricing strategies and category performance.
- Conducting weekly trade analysis and identifying opportunities to improve sales and profitability.
- Leading post-season reviews and using insights to optimise future assortments and buying strategies.
- Working collaboratively with Planning, Allocation, Retail and VM teams to deliver strong trading outcomes.
About you
You're passionate about product, trends and understanding your customer. You combine strong commercial instincts with analytical thinking and are confident using data to make product and assortment decisions.
You thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoy collaborating across teams to achieve shared commercial goals.
What you’ll bring
- Previous experience in a fashion retail Buying role.
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of retail financial drivers.
- Experience managing assortments, product selection and category performance.
- Proven ability to build balanced assortments across multiple product categories.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data.
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with retail systems.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
- Experience working with Product Management or Product Development teams will be highly regarded.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at KMD Brands
At KMD Brands, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves.
We celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people — across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical and mental ability. We know that when our team reflects the communities we serve, we create better outcomes for everyone.
We proudly acknowledge and pay respect to Tangata Whenua, the Indigenous Nations, First Peoples, and Custodians of the lands and waterways on which our brand head offices reside in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Their enduring connection to land, waters, and culture continues to inspire and guide us.
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Join us in shaping a workplace where everyone belongs.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
