Retail Buyer, Merchandiser – Maternity Cover

KARL LAGERFELD

. Drive the buying and merchandising strategy for the Karl Lagerfeld Outlet Accessories and Footwear division across Europe.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeAmsterdam • NetherlandsMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving buying and merchandising strategies tailored to the European Outlet market, with a strong focus on product assortment, pricing strategies, and collaboration across teams. Possesses analytical skills to assess market trends and competitor performance while maintaining effective stakeholder communication.

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Buying And Merchandising StrategyRetail Pricing StrategiesMarket Research And Competitor BenchmarkingStakeholder ManagementFluency In English

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Hard Skills

Degree In BusinessDegree In FashionDegree In Retail ManagementProduct Design AssessmentAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsSeasonal Range PlanningInventory ManagementAssortment PlanningMargin Target Alignment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention To DetailFlexibility To AdaptCollaboration SkillsStakeholder Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelQlikSaas Reporting System

Industry Keywords

Retail LandscapeEuropean Outlet MarketProduct DevelopmentSeasonal OTB ManagementCustomer Profile Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the buying and merchandising strategy for the Karl Lagerfeld Outlet Accessories and Footwear division across Europe.
Build seasonal range plans according to customer needs, company strategy and market trends.
Brief design and product development teams to ensure appropriate collection building.
Conduct competitor benchmarking and market research.
Collaborate with product development to align margin targets with company expectations.
Select products and build a commercially relevant assortment tailored to the European Outlet market in collaboration with the US team.
Plan retail pricing strategies for profitable growth and margin expansion.
Run analysis before buying periods and review current trade.
Plan assortments according to store space, customer profile and budget expectations.
Collaborate with Allocation to maintain store assortments and maximize inventory productivity.
Manage seasonal OTB and reorders to support sales performance and stock efficiency.
Collaborate with VM, Marketing and other internal departments to maximize seasonal buy potential.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Business, Fashion, Retail Management or related fields.
Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.
Strong understanding of retail landscape and key competitors.
Flexible to adapt to changing business trends and ad hoc projects.
Ability to judge and balance product design/taste level and commercial viability.
Sharp eye for detail and consistency.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Well-founded knowledge of Excel; experience with QlikSaas reporting system is a plus.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Ability to travel internationally for store visits, openings and meetings with licensing partners.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Learning and development courses/training
Remote working arrangements
Relocation allowance
Bonus holidays
Brand discounts
Exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL
Opportunity to make an impact
Working in the heart of Amsterdam