What You’ll Be Responsible For
Range & Lifecycle Planning

Build seasonal assortments grounded in customer insight, market trends and real-world outdoor use

Identify opportunities and gaps across categories, ensuring a commercially balanced range

Analyse performance to continuously refine and elevate future ranges

Partner with Product and Design to create technically credible, innovation-led apparel

Ensure ranges align with Kathmandu’s sustainability commitments and outdoor heritage

Balance carryover and newness to support strong inventory flow and customer relevance

Financial Planning & Inventory Management

Manage sales, inventory and open-to-buy within budget parameters

Drive in-season performance through thoughtful promotional planning

Maximise sales and margin through strong product storytelling and execution

Deliver stock turn targets and manage markdowns effectively

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with VM, Marketing and Retail teams to bring product stories to life

Incorporate store and customer feedback into range decisions

Support campaigns with authentic product insight and storytelling

Product Expertise & Market Awareness

Build deep knowledge of technical fabrics, performance features and outdoor applications

Stay close to competitor activity and emerging trends across outdoor and lifestyle apparel

Bring a customer-first lens shaped by real outdoor experience

What You’ll Bring





Experience in Buying or a similar product role within apparel or retail

A genuine passion for the outdoors — whether that’s hiking, camping, skiing, travel or adventure

Robust commercial and analytical capability

Ability to translate global trends into products that resonate with customers

End-to-end product lifecycle experience

Excellent merchandising skills and attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teams

Why You’ll Love Working With Us
At Kathmandu, we believe your job should enrich your life — not just fill your time. When you join our team, you get access to a range of genuinely valuable benefits:

? A brand with purpose

We are B Corp certified — sustainability and people are at the heart of everything we do. Work for a business that prioritises protecting the planet and giving back.

? Gear you’ll love at prices you’ll love more

Generous staff discounts across Kathmandu and Rip Curl. Access to additional perks across our wider brand family.

? Grow with us

Meaningful career opportunities across stores, support offices, and distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Pathways into retail leadership, product, design, marketing, and more.

? A culture built on teamwork and adventure

Work alongside people who share your passion for the outdoors. Be part of a supportive, fun and inclusive team environment.

📌 Kathmandu: Buyer - Outdoor Apparel (South Melbourne)
🏢 Kathmandu
📍 South Melbourne