Allocator

About the Brand

ABOUT THE BRAND

At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”

Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.

We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.

Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 50 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, spearheaded by our KARL.COM flagship store, which reaches 96 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.

We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.

The Role

THE ROLE

Responsible for all allocations and weekly replenishment to the stores. Obtain a general understanding of all planning and distribution functions in order to ensure appropriate stock levels by store. Reports into the Allocation Team Lead.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the team in the key merchandise functions, allocating and managing stock levels throughout the Outlet Stores network.
• Running weekly analysis to maximize sales opportunities and improve accuracy of replenishments.
• Analyze category sales on size level, by store and make necessary recommendations to merchandisers.
• Active participation in weekly Trade meetings, delivering the allocation team’s updates and key findings.
• Set up initial seasonal allocations in the Just Enough system, including WOC, ROS, min/max levels, location strategies, and carryover item management.
• In season management of items, adjusting system settings, phasing out of options.
• Manage bi-weekly replenishments based on real-time stock levels, ensuring optimal stock distribution across stores.
• Handle leftover stock strategically by distributing assortments to appropriate locations.
• Coordinate Late Night Shopping events, including pricing setup and order management.
• Execute store-to-store transfers, clearance orders, and staff uniform allocations.
• Manage promotions and end-of-season markdown configurations within the Cegid system.

THE PROFILE

• Bachelor degree in business or fashion
• 2-4 years retail experience in merchandising or allocation
• Flexible to adapt to changing trends of the business and/or adhoc projects
• Must be able to communicate effectively with our store and head office teams
• Language: fluent in English, both verbal and written
• Experience with any allocation system is a plus

Why #TEAMKARL?

• 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
• And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL

JOIN #TEAMKARL

The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today.

At #TEAMKARL, everyone can give their opinion, grow in their career, and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to work with us.