Kathmandu: Buyer - Outdoor Apparel

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 Strong 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.