Retail Operations Intern

KARL LAGERFELD; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL LAGERFELD in Amsterdam is seeking a Retail Operation Intern to support the daily operations of the retail department while gaining hands-on experience in the fashion industry.

You will learn from experienced professionals, collaborate with store teams and warehouse, and contribute to replenishments, returns processing, and new store openings. This paid internship requires enrollment for the full duration and Dutch/National eligibility.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in university.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Analytical, proactive, organized with attention to detail.
• Interest in analysis and applications.
• Strong interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day tasks within the Retail Department
• Provide support to the Retail Operations department, including assisting store managers with operational and administrative tasks
• Collaborate with stores and the warehouse to ensure on-time replenishments
• Process and monitor store returns, ensuring proper tracking and issue resolution
• Support the opening of new stores by coordinating with various teams
• Coordinate cross-functionally to execute internal orders for different departments, considering factors such as warehouse capacity and stock levels

Skills

Fluent English

Excel experience

Independent worker

Organized

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled in university

Tools

Excel

MS Office

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 seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our team as a Retail Operation Intern. In this role, you will support the daily operations of the retail department while gaining valuable hands‑on experience in the industry. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in the industry and gain valuable skills that will benefit you throughout your career.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day tasks within the Retail Department
• Provide support to the Retail Operations department, including assisting store managers with operational and administrative tasks
• Collaborate with stores and the warehouse to ensure on‑time replenishments
• Process and monitor store returns, ensuring proper tracking and issue resolution
• Support the opening of new stores by coordinating with various teams
• Coordinate cross-functionally to execute internal orders for different departments, considering factors such as warehouse capacity and stock levels

Skills, Education & Experience

• Currently enrolled in university
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written - additional languages are a plus, not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - particularly Excel (VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables)
• Proactive, organized, analytical mindset, ability to work independently, and strong attention to detail
• Strong interest in analysis and applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate openly, clearly, and constructively

Profile:

• Able to work independently as well as in a team
• Able to work in an international work environment
• Interest & passion for the fashion industry
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive "can-do" attitude are a must
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Detail-oriented and proactive individual who is eager to learn and contribute to the success of our team.
• Supply chain/logistics related study

Start date: October 12th / 6 months / Full-Time

Please note that we can only consider your application if you are enrolled for the full duration of your internship at your school or university. Also, due to Dutch legislation, you have to be in possession of European nationality or study in the Netherlands.

Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)

• Opportunity to make an impact
• Working in the heart of Amsterdam
• 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.

At #TEAMKARL, everyone has the freedom to 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.