Retail Buyer & Merchandiser Outlet - 8.5 months Maternity Cover
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ABOUT THE BRAND
At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”
Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 35 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.
Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.
We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.
We are a dynamic, fast-growing company built on professionalism and strong values.
THE ROLE
The Retail Buyer & Merchandiser Outlet (8.5 months Maternity Cover) is responsible for driving the buying and merchandising strategy for the Karl Lagerfeld Outlet Accessories and Footwear division across Europe, overseeing seasonal product selection and retail pricing. Working across multiple product sources, the role focuses on curating a commercially relevant assortment for the European Outlet market, while managing seasonal budgets and OTB to optimize sales performance and profitability. A strong commercial mindset, a keen eye for product and excellent cross-functional collaboration skills are essential to succeed in this role.
- Location: Amsterdam (HQ), North Holland
- Work arrangement: Hybrid
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Function: Product & Merchandising — Buying
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build seasonal range plan according to customer needs, company strategy and market trends.
- Brief design and product development teams to ensure appropriate collection building.
- Drive competitor benchmarking and market research.
- Collaborate with product development to ensure margin targets are in line with company expectations.
- Collaborate with the US team to select the right products and build a commercially relevant assortment tailored to the European Outlet market.
- Plan a retail pricing strategy that delivers profitable growth and continued margin expansion.
- Run relevant analysis as preparation for the buying periods and to review current trade.
- Ensure optimal assortment planning according to store space, customer profile and budget expectations.
- Collaborate with Allocation team to maintain store assortments while maximizing inventory productivity.
- Manage seasonal OTB and reorders to support sales performance and stock efficiency.
- Collaborate with internal departments, such as VM and Marketing, to maximize the potential of the seasonal buy, both in-season and ahead of the season launch.
KEY STAKEHOLDERS
- Business Planning
- Design
- Product Development
- Licensing & Licensee Partners
- Retail team
- Visual Merchandising
- Marketing
THE PROFILE
- Degree in Business, Fashion, Retail Management or related fields.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of retail landscape and key competitors. Flexible to adapt to the changing trends of the business and/or adhoc projects.
- Ability to judge and balance product design / taste level and commercial viability.
- Sharp eye for detail and consistency.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Well-founded knowledge of Excel, experience with QlikSaas reporting system a plus.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Ability to travel internationally for store visits, openings and meetings with licensing partners.
Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)
- Learning and development courses/training
- Opportunity to make an impact
- Remote working arrangements
- Relocation allowance
- Bonus holidays
- Working in the heart of Amsterdam
- Brand discounts
- Exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL
Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld is globally renowned for his cutting-edge, aspirational and relevant approach to style. Under his creative direction, the KARL LAGERFELD fashion house is rooted in a DNA that’s accessible-luxe and cool; its signature aesthetic combines timeless classics with a modern, rock-chic edge.
KARL LAGERFELD’s portfolio includes ready-to-wear for men and women, childrenswear, bags and small leather goods. Additional…
Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld is globally renowned for his cutting-edge, aspirational and relevant approach to style. Under his creative direction, the KARL LAGERFELD fashion house is rooted in a DNA that’s accessible-luxe and cool; its signature aesthetic combines timeless classics with a modern, rock-chic edge.
KARL LAGERFELD’s portfolio includes ready-to-wear for men and women, childrenswear, bags and small leather goods. Additional collections include watches, eyewear, footwear, perfumes, candles and fashion jewellery. In 2016 the company launched bridal fine jewellery and KARL LAGERFELD PARIS, which brings Parisian-inspired styles to North America. In 2018, it launched the KARL LAGERFELD X KAIA collection — designed with model-of-the-moment Kaia Gerber — which was the company’s largest collaborative project to date.
KARL LAGERFELD’s expanding network includes over 100 mono-brand points of sale worldwide, plus a premium wholesale presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The global flagship store on KARL.COM reaches 96 countries and reflects KARL LAGERFELD’s expertise in engagement through digital innovation.