Sustainability Data Coordinator

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 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.

The Role of Sustainability Data Coordinator at Karl Lagerfeld

As the Sustainability Data Coordinator, you collect, analyze and action a wide range of data-points such as GHG emissions, life cycle analysis data, and material certifications. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners to maintain data accuracy and support improvements across the board.

Key responsibilities:

• Planning, executing, monitoring and improving data management processes in support of the Sustainability team, including reporting for partners and our own Sustainability Progress Report;
• Responsible for our digital product passports process and data optimization, managing the Fairly Made partnership;
• Collecting, analyzing, curating and monitoring sustainability, product supply chain and certifications;
• Managing GHG emissions accounting and reporting (Scope 1, 2 and 3), managing the Coolset partnership regarding this topic;
• Support in the development and implementation of climate action plan and targets;
• Leading the process of supply chain traceability by means of internal data collection and analysis, collaboration with external consultants, cross-departmental coordination and ongoing dialogue with suppliers on materials information and their subcontractors.

Key Competencies:

• 2 years of relevant work experience in Sustainability in the Fashion Industry;
• Experience in data analysis using programming tools such as Python and Excel (Power Query);
• Strong analytical capabilities and data visualization skills;
• Ability to contribute to sustainability strategy development through data-driven insights;
• High energy and hands-on attitude with a clear bias for action, solution orientation and getting things done;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively.

Why #TEAMKARL?

• Learning and development courses/training
• Opportunity to make an impact
• Remote working arrangements
• Relocation Package
• Bonus holidays
• Working in the heart of Amsterdam
• Brand discounts
• And exclusive sample sales only for #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.