- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 28, 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 seeks an experienced Planning Manager to lead global inventory strategy and Open to Buy planning across regions and channels. This role combines commercial insight, financial planning, and cross-functional collaboration to optimise inventory, protect margin, and support sustainable growth throughout the product lifecycle. The successful candidate will manage complex planning frameworks while developing junior planning talent and fostering a collaborative, accountable team environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own global and regional Open to Buy planning across full-price stores, digital, outlet and wholesale channels, ensuring inventory and productivity assumptions align with commercial priorities
- Develop and execute long-term global inventory strategy across the product lifecycle, translating financial and commercial objectives into actionable plans
- Prepare and present Open to Buy recommendations to senior leadership, communicating sophisticated analysis in clear, compelling formats
- Partner with Finance, Merchandising, regional teams, Replenishment and Supply Chain functions to align revenue, procurement, margin and inventory targets
- Identify sales, margin and inventory risks, recommending rebalancing, markdown and delist actions that improve sell-through and reduce exposure
- Lead, coach and develop junior Planner, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous talent development across the planning community
Qualifications
- Substantial experience in global inventory or merchandise planning with responsibility for complex commercial plans across multiple regions or channels
- Strong expertise in Open to Buy management, inventory productivity, stock turn, margin planning and forecasting
- Demonstrated ability to translate detailed analysis into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders
- Experience building effective relationships across Finance, Merchandising, Planning, Replenishment and Supply Chain functions
- Proven capability to support the development of others and create an inclusive, accountable team environment
Skills
Experience
Substantial experience in global inventory or merchandise planning, with demonstrated responsibility for complex commercial plans across multiple regions or channels. Proven track record in Open to Buy management, inventory productivity optimisation and margin planning in a luxury retail or multinational environment.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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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.
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