Job Description

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 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

We are recruiting an Inbound Procurement Senior Specialist to help drive a resilient, transparent and scalable inbound operation in support of our ambitious growth plans. In this role, you will own end-to-end inbound execution from purchase order creation through supplier ship readiness, freight booking and warehouse inbounding, ensuring delivery commitments are met and data integrity is maintained in our ERP for accurate reporting and decision-making. You will act as a senior point of contact across Merchandising, Production, Finance, warehouses and freight forwarders—anticipating risk, resolving constraints, and continuously improving ways of working as our regional warehouse network expands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own inbound execution into KL warehouses, safeguarding service levels by ensuring timely transport planning, booking and inbounding.
• Maintain end-to-end visibility of supplier ship dates and ETAs, ensuring complete and accurate inbound master data in the ERP system to enable reliable reporting and prioritisation.
• Lead inbound readiness during peak shipping periods by proactively identifying risks (capacity, documentation, compliance, delays) and driving cross-functional resolution and escalation.
• Create, place and maintain purchase orders accurately and on time, ensuring governance over key parameters (lead times, quantities, pricing and delivery terms) in line with internal controls.
• Translate inbound reports into actionable insights—challenge variances, spot data issues early, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with freight forwarders and warehouses to optimise inbound processes, align on priorities, and ensure a smooth physical and system flow of goods.

YOUR PROFILE

• At least 4 years of experience in vendor management and inbound logistics (preferably in a related industry), or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, with the maturity to act as a subject matter expert.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to understand end-to-end processes and downstream impacts (from Sales to Purchasing to inbound and outbound logistics).
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong service mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Self-driven and adaptable, with the curiosity to explore new and improved ways of working.
• Collaborative team player who supports colleagues when needed.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

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.
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