ERP Supply Chain Solution Architect

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

As KARL is engaging with a large-scale transformation, it is vital that the IT Team is scaled to initiate innovation and lift the IT landscape + business support. In this journey, IT aims to become a business partner that helps, guides, and supports the user community in their daily work, as well as drive continuous improvement of platforms and processes. The ERP SCM Specialist reinforces the IT Team with a combination of technical and functional expertise and contributes to setting a proper foundation while working together on innovation challenges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the (SCM) business teams to improve the quality and efficiency of their processes by delivering best practice solutions, providing recommendations for process automation and re-engineering existing process steps where necessary
• Align Supply Chain Management / Operations processes with other areas in the business as well as IT to establish and maintain efficient E2E processes
• Liaise with external partners for integration of SCM applications to Karl Lagerfeld’s landscape
• Customize and unit test new & existing functionalities + document the solutions provided
• Participation in projects in a leading role
• Support to key users
• Vendor Management

THE PROFILE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply chain management, business administration or similar
• 7+ Years of experience in a similar role
• Experience with Infor M3 in the areas of purchasing, material management and sales
• Infor M3 knowledge in Supply Chain planning area is considered a plus
• Proven knowledge of Supply Chain processes for all channels (retail stores, eCom, wholesale)
• Eager to pursue improvements and automation within the SCM area and beyond
• Strong stakeholder (change) management skills
• Strong analytical skills and innovative mindset for improvement opportunities
• High degree of customer orientation, result-oriented and critical attitude
• Ability to adapt and work in a consistently changing environment, amongst different management levels of the organization
• Fashion experience is a plus
• Fluent in English, written and verbal

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.