Burberry Assistant, Global Merchandise Planning
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 30, 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.
Burberry Assistant, Global Merchandise Planning vacancy in London. Support Open-to-Buy, forecasting, and commercial analysis for international retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the coordination of the Global Open-to-Buy process across in-season trading and pre-season buys
- Assist with the development and delivery of Central Collection Open-to-Buy guidance
- Validate regional Collection Open-to-Buy submissions to ensure alignment with global strategy and planning assumptions
- Conduct commercial analysis to identify opportunities to improve sales, sell-through, and margin performance
- Support forecasting, reporting, and planning activities for assigned categories
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Merchandising, Planning, and the wider business to enable accurate and timely decision-making
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail across planning tools, reports, and presentations
Qualifications
- Experience within a retail merchandising, merchandise planning, or allocation environment
- Exposure to merchandise planning processes, including Open-to-Buy, collection planning, and margin management
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actions
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities, with confidence working across multiple teams
- Proactive and collaborative approach, with a desire to learn and develop
- Experience using SAP preferred
Skills
Experience
Experience within a retail merchandising, merchandise planning, or allocation environment, with exposure to merchandise planning processes such as Open-to-Buy, collection planning, and margin management.
Education
Not specified
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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