General Manager, Merchandise & Planning

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.

Rip Curl is on the hunt for a visionary leader to take the reins of our global merchandise and planning strategy. As General Manager, Merchandise & Planning, you’ll be at the forefront of driving commercial success across our Retail, Wholesale, and Online channels. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the world’s most iconic surf brands.

Your Impact

Lead the development and execution of global merchandise strategies that fuel revenue growth and elevate brand momentum.

Deliver data-driven assortment plans that resonate with our customers and strengthen our global market position.

Drive financial performance through strategic planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization.

Champion cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless execution across all channels.

Inspire and lead high-performing teams in Buying, Planning, and Allocations.

Key Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end merchandise strategy, from pre-season planning to post-season analysis.

Optimise inventory levels and stock turns while minimizing excess.

Lead retail buying and allocation across ANZ, North America, and Ozmosis.

Manage third-party brand partnerships to amplify assortment and revenue.

Interpret business intelligence to guide decision-making and communicate the pulse of the business.

What You Bring

Proven experience in senior merchandise and planning roles, ideally within apparel retail.

Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.

Ability to balance strategic thinking with attention to detail.

Experience across multiple channels (retail, wholesale, ecommerce).

Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills.

A relentless focus on the customer and a passion for driving results.

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