Founded in Torquay in ****, 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 ****, 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.
Builtby surfers, forsurfers, 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 andplanetin everything we do. The Search is calling... apply today and become part of The Ultimate Surfing company.
This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity toestablishand embed the allocation function from near scratch. As
Allocations Manager
, you will lead the Allocation function across Rip Curl, Ozmosis and Outlet channels, ensuring inventory is deployed effectively across Australia,Current Zealandand the United States.You'lldrive allocation strategy, inventory productivity, stock availability, processcreationand implementation,



while leading a team of Allocators and partnering closely with Buying, Planning, Retail, Digital and Supply Chain teams to deliver strong commercial outcomes.
Whatyou'llbe responsible for
Developing and leading allocation and replenishment strategies across multiple brands,regionsand channels, includingestablishingthe function, ways of working and core processes for a newly created department.
Optimising inventory deployment to maximise sales, margin, stockproductivityand customer experience.
Leading allocation planning for seasonal launches, promotionalactivityand key trading periods.
Monitoring inventory performance, stock availability, sell-throughand inventory health toidentifyopportunities and risks.
Leading, coaching,trainingand developing a high-performing allocation team, building capability and confidence through clear tools,processesand ways of working.
Partnering with senior leaders across Buying, Planning, Retail, Digital and Supply Chain functions, bringing strong stakeholder management and influencing capability.
Creating,implementingand continuously improving allocation processes, automationinitiativesand allocation bestpractice.
Building and enhancing allocation tools and reporting, using advanced Excel capability to turn data into practical decision-making tools.
Leading change initiatives that strengthen inventory performance,



embed new ways ofworkingand support future business growth.
About you
You are a commercially minded inventory leader who thrives on turning data into action and building structure. You bring a strong understanding of retail allocation, replenishment and inventory optimisation, combined with the leadership capability to develop teams, createprocesses, implementchangeand influence business outcomes.
You enjoy working across multiple stakeholders, balancing competingprioritiesand making informed decisions that improve customer experience and commercial performance. You areconfidentbringing people on the journey, setting up practical ways of working and embedding tools and processes that support sustainable growth.
Whatyou'llbring
Proven experience in allocation, merchandise planning,replenishmentor inventory management within a retail environment.
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of retail trading drivers, customerdemandand inventory productivity.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including training,coachingand developing teams through change.
Experience creating,implementingand improvingallocationprocesses, systems,toolsor operating models.
Advanced analytical capability and advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build allocation tools, reporting and practical models to support decision-making.
Excellent stakeholder management,communicationand influencing skills, with the ability to lead change and bring cross-functional teams on the journey.
Experience working across retail, planning, buying, supplychainor operations functions.
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📌 Rip Curl: Allocations Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Rip Curl
📍 Victoria