Merchandising Manager

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Burberry Limited Full time
INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.  

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

Burberry is looking for an outstanding Manager to join our EMEIA Retail Merchandising team. Within this position you will lead, inspire and take accountability for retail merchandising activities within the RTW division. You will lead by example, acting as an ambassador for Burberry, fostering a culture of simplification, innovation, collaboration and driving excellence across the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Pre-Market Activities: Partner with Collection Merchandising for Raw Material forecasting, on-time delivery and excess management, while performing hindsight analysis on option performance and productivity to determine future collection plans
  • Range Plan and Initial Margin: Propose seasonal margin targets at point of Range Plan, to provide a strategic direction aligned to the business and support Collection Merchandising in achieving an appropriate initial margin
  • Capsule Open to Buy Guidance: Develop Capsule Collection Open to Buy Guidance aligned with Finance Budgets, by Division/Category, including recommendations for option adoption, distribution strategy, and depth to ensure sufficient COTB to support assortment and divisional strategy
  • Market Collection & Buy Analysis: Partner with the Category Manager to build Market Open to Buy templates, assess Regional Buys, and manage raw materials effectively following order placement, cutting to clear where appropriate to balance RM vs finished goods excess
  • In-Season Trading:         
    • Develop quarterly product insights and commentary for Investor Relations teams in support of earnings announcements
    • Provide bi-weekly stock rebalance recommendations and manage re-orders, pull forwards, and deliveries with the supply chain to optimise inventory efficiency and maximise sales revenue
    • Oversee product lifecycle and delist proposals with Collection Merchants and Category Managers
    • Regularly meet with Regional teams to analyse regional trade performance and offer Central support, and collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Marketing, VM, Client Engagement, and Regional Retail Teams to boost sales
    • Undertake customer and competitor insight analysis
  • Team Leadership: Embody the Burberry values and actively engage in coaching and mentoring activities, driving individual personal and professional development 
PERSONAL PROFILE
  • Proven experience in Retail Merchandising for a luxury brand with strong analytical skills and deep product knowledge
  • In-depth understanding of the competitor landscape and global luxury market nuances, with a background in fast-paced commercial environments
  • Demonstrated experience in Global Open to Buy management, decision-making, and developing strategic product and business initiatives
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate across all organisational levels and cultures
  • Dynamic, collaborative style with a focus on building positive relationships with cross-functional teams and exceptional attention to detail
  • Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, and SAP is advantageous
FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

 

Posting Notes: Royaume-Uni || Non applicable || Londres || REGIONAL MERCHANDISING || NO DEPARTMENT - FIS9010 || n/a ||

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