Allocator
Amsterdam (HQ), North Holland
Product & Merchandising – Merchandising /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
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
Reporting into the Allocation Team Lead, the Allocator is responsible for allocating and replenishing merchandise to the stores and digital, based on sales trends, inventory levels and store capacity. This role works closely with the Buying, Merchandising & Operations teams to ensure that merchandise is allocated in the most efficient and effective way possible.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor stock levels and initiate replenishment orders based on sales results, minimum stock levels, store capacity, seasonality and promotions to maintain appropriate inventory levels across the divisions, preventing stockouts and ensuring a seamless customer shopping experience.
- Be a key user of our replenishment tool, and collaborate with Product Owner for any improvements and developments needed.
- Analyze sales and inventory data regularly to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities. Prepare weekly comprehensive reports to assess channel performance and provide insights for future decision-making and adjustments in the allocation tool as needed.
- ·Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in Buying, Retail, Digital, VM and Operations teams.
- Work closely with buying teams to prepare product assortments, understand seasonal trends, and execute new product launches, aligning allocation strategies with merchandising goals.
- Coordinate with logistics and operations teams to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of inventory to all channels, minimizing lead times and optimizing distribution efficiency.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between retail managers, marketplaces, and ecommerce teams and other stakeholders. Participate in regular meetings with cross-functional teams to share relevant information on business performance and discuss allocation strategies.
- Create and maintain promotions and markdown price lists according to seasonal plans.
- Meet or exceed sales, gross margin, and inventory goals. Develop supply strategies to minimize stock outs.
- Create end of season analysis and make necessary recommendations to buying team.
- Manage and execute store to store transfers and seasonal returns process.
THE PROFILE:
- Bachelor degree in business or fashion
- 2-4 years related work experience (buying, merchandising, distribution)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a commercial & entrepreneurial mindset
- Easily adapting 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 a replenishment tool, knowledge of ‘Just Enough’ allocation system a plus
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
· 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING JOB POSTINGS
Please be advised that all legitimate job opportunities at KARL LAGERFELD are published exclusively on our official careers page and on selected partner platforms that redirect directly to our career site.
We strongly recommend that applicants only apply through our verified channels and remain vigilant against unofficial job offers.
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