Burberry Merchandising Assistant

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Location
New YorkNew YorkUSA
Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Junior
Compensation
$75,000–85,000/year
Department
Merchandising, Buying & Planning
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Apr 6, 2026

About Burberry

Burberry is a British luxury fashion house renowned for its iconic outerwear and heritage-driven design. The brand combines craftsmanship with contemporary innovation and places strong emphasis on sustainability, digital leadership and creative storytelling. As an employer, Burberry attracts multidisciplinary talent across merchandising, retail and design and operates with a global, collaborative orientation.

Burberry is hiring a Merchandising Assistant in New York — support inventory optimization, reporting and cross‑functional merchandising initiatives.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Compile, produce and maintain standard and ad hoc merchandise and inventory reports on a daily, weekly and monthly cadence.
  • Evaluate business performance at store, digital and style level to identify opportunities and drive productivity and sales-to-stock balance.
  • Analyze stock levels, selling reports and size/style sell-through across Retail and Digital channels to optimize inventory distribution.
  • Track seasonal deliveries and partner with Customer Operations to ensure on-time receipt and seasonal inventory optimization.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning and Operations to implement product and inventory strategies end-to-end.
  • Design and support transfer and consolidation strategies to improve inventory flow and availability.
  • Review distribution center availability and report re-order and stock pick-up opportunities.
  • Create, analyze and communicate seasonal and monthly floor set launches and support seasonal buying campaigns with ad hoc sizing/reporting.
  • Communicate business trends and merchandising priorities to field teams and stores; gather and feed back product and collection insights.
  • Support store teams through product education, communication of deliveries and trend briefings to motivate sales performance.

Qualifications

  • 1–2 years of allocation, buying or merchandising experience (temporary positions and internships accepted).
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree (2–4 year college) required.
  • Clear knowledge and understanding of retail math and inventory metrics.
  • Strong analytical ability with advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and proven ability to partner with cross‑functional teams.
  • Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and operate in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
  • Familiarity with SAP is a plus.

Skills

Advanced Excel SAP Retail Math Ad hoc reporting Inventory optimization Size and style sell‑through analysis Merchandising planning Cross‑functional stakeholder collaboration

Experience

1–2 years of experience in allocation, buying, merchandising or a related retail planning function; internships or temporary roles in these areas will be considered.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (2–4 year college) required.

Workplace

This position is based in New York, New York, USA.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 75,000 to USD 85,000 per annum.

Benefits

Commission earnings; discretionary bonuses; short‑ and long‑term incentive packages; company‑sponsored benefit programs.

Culture

Burberry blends a heritage-driven creative ethos with a modern, collaborative workplace. The company emphasizes sustainability, innovation and inclusivity, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration and professional development across merchandising and retail operations.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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