Burberry Allocator
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
About Burberry
Burberry Limited, a quintessentially British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages diversity and sustainability, making it a leader in the luxury industry.
Allocator role at Burberry in London, UK. Execute allocation strategies to optimise inventory and maximise sales across product categories.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to the establishment of the A&R system within the Allocation function and propose enhancements for future implementations
- Partner with Merchandising to produce size profiling by country and store cluster, maximising sales and inventory turns
- Compile and collate multi-source data to generate standard and ad hoc reporting to support seasonal buying decisions
- Drive specific product areas in-season to ensure maximisation of sales, inventory, and stock turn at combination level
- Produce weekly analysis reports identifying potential out-of-stocks, size imbalances, and areas of opportunity; proactively communicate findings to relevant teams
- Generate weekly capacity reports based on floorplans and stock flow to identify opportunities and risks
- Implement geographical store feedback to potentialise store requests in line with HUB availability
- Create, analyse, execute, and communicate monthly floorset launches aligned with predefined Allocation strategy
- Oversee the consolidation process to ensure timely removal of instructed product from stores
- Coordinate new store packages in alignment with merchant ranging, floorplans, and store delivery requirements
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key interfaces including Merchants, Planners, Operations, Logistics, Regional Directors, and Store Managers
- Educate key interfaces about the Allocation function and identify opportunities to enhance working practices
- Support the Merchandising Manager in achieving Allocation strategies and promote cross-functional collaboration
Qualifications
- Solid interest in Fashion, Luxury, and Merchandising
- Great analytical skills and confidence working with data and Excel
- Strong communication, organisation, and attention to detail
- Collaborative team player capable of adapting to a fast-paced environment
Skills
Experience
Proactive and curious professional eager to learn, with demonstrated experience in inventory allocation, merchandising, or related supply chain disciplines within luxury retail or fashion.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Culture
Burberry fosters a creative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and sustainability. The company is committed to being a force for good, driving industry change and championing community engagement.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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