Inventory Specialist

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 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, spearheaded by our  karllagerfeld.com and 35 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 Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for actively monitoring the stock in Karl Lagerfeld Full price, shop-in-shops, Outlet stores, and External Warehouses. You will identify, analyze, and address stock-related issues, ensure stock level accuracy, and work on global-related projects and processes, including assisting with stock counts, Audits, and Internal Controls. As a Inventory Control Specialist, you will support and assist the Inventory Team and other stakeholders, and you will be involved in all related topics touching on stock control

Tasks and responsibilities

Create stock discrepancy reports of all stocking points

Analysing, registering, and solving the stock differences. This in consultation with various departments within the organization and the stock control team

Analyse and follow up on stock discrepancies received from all stocking points

Assisting Finance with ad hoc questions regarding stock movements

Identifying system errors with our IT department

Analyse & manage internal movements within our ERP & POS system

Performing various analyses & reports to support the process

Monthly perform Inventory Internal Controls

Yearly assistance during the financial & stock audit

Can be requested to travel up to 5-10% within Europe

Other responsibilities

 Set-up/follow-up on procedures for inventory management 

Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes

Support with training & communication with stores

Plan, coordinate, and support yearly Stock Counts in our Karl Lagerfeld Stores

Provide stock reports and inventory analysis upon request within the department or from other departments/management

Report on Operations, Retail, Finance, and IT inventory-related issues.

Act as a key point of contact for inventory-related topics and provide guidance to stakeholders

 

Profile

 

Bachelor’s degree in e.g., business administration, supply chain management, or related field

At least 3-5 years relevant working experience in an Operations/Logistics environment

Experience with ERP systems (M3), POS systems (preferably CEGID), applications, and reporting tools

Experience in Stock management, store retail operations, and/or warehouse management

High proficiency in Microsoft Office – particularly Excel (VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables, SQL)

Process-oriented and proactive attitude

Self-organized, analytical mindset, ability to work independently with a strong attention to detail

Improvement driven & self motivated

Able to perform and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment

Excellent interpersonal skills – able to communicate openly, clearly, and constructively

Fluent in English, both verbal and written

  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.   KARL LAGERFELD will never request any form of payment during the recruitment process.   If you come across suspicious job postings or receive unexpected communication about a position, please contact us immediately at career@karllagerfeld.com