Burberry Global Merchandise Planning Manager
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Join Burberry in London as a Global Merchandise Planning Manager. Lead replenishment planning for the Accessories division in a dynamic, luxury fashion environment.
Overview
Burberry, a quintessentially British luxury brand, is renowned for its innovation and craftsmanship in the fashion industry. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive workplace that encourages creativity and diversity. The company is committed to sustainability and community engagement, striving to lead positive change within the industry.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead all replenishment planning activities within the Accessories division.
- Manage global replenishment performance and optimize inventory flows.
- Collaborate with Retail Merchandising, Regional teams, and Supply Planning to maintain stock health and achieve commercial outcomes.
- Review global replenishment sales and procurement forecasts to ensure alignment with commercial plans.
- Own and manage Global Replenishment OTB, ensuring alignment to Weeks of Cover targets.
- Oversee SPI allocations to maintain target stock levels globally.
- Partner with the Director of Retail Merchandising and Regional teams to assess trading performance and recommend in-season adjustments.
- Deliver commercial analysis to identify missed opportunities and provide insights for future collection planning.
- Maintain and optimize replenishment stock levers and propose adjustments to future buys.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert for the Accessories division across all regions.
- Lead long-term strategy development, including quarterly and annual vendor projection reviews.
- Drive margin improvement across the replenishment assortment.
- Accountable for assortment strategy, including new additions and delists.
- Champion Burberry values and lead, coach, and develop a team of Planning professionals.
- Create opportunities for capability development across the global planning community.
- Regularly deputize for the Senior Manager in key meetings and forums.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience within continuity or replenishment planning in a luxury or commercial retail environment.
- Strong expertise in replenishment planning, including OTB, line card management, and margin optimization.
- Customer-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate complex business challenges.
- Skilled in strategic decision making and commercial product planning.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with credibility at senior leadership levels.
Skills
Experience
Proven leadership experience within continuity or replenishment planning in a fast-paced luxury or commercial retail environment.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package including opportunities for professional development and growth within a leading luxury brand.
Culture
Burberry fosters a culture of creativity, diversity, and inclusivity, encouraging employees to bring their unique skills and experiences to the table. The brand is driven by values of being creatively driven, open and caring, forward-thinking, and proud of its heritage.
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