Burberry Planning Manager, Merchandise Operations
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 6, 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.
Planning Manager, Merchandise Operations at Burberry in London. Lead reporting excellence and oversee Open to Buy frameworks in luxury retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and maintain the reporting centre of excellence for in-season and market reporting across categories, regions, and seasons
- Develop and evolve systems expertise in partnership with IT and cross-functional teams to support commercial reporting and data visualisation strategy
- Create offline in-season and market reporting with commercial insights translated into strategic narratives aligned with key business strategies
- Map and manage the reporting calendar to ensure timely delivery of insights at critical business moments throughout the year
- Provide tools, templates, and historical data on a consistent basis to all regions and divisions for planning purposes
- Establish and communicate the critical path and key inputs for regional planning teams developing the Collection Open to Buy Framework
- Consolidate regional Open to Buy Frameworks into a global consolidated view
- Manage direct reports, communicating strategic objectives and providing day-to-day direction, decision-making, problem-solving, and guidance
Qualifications
- Strong background in retail performance reporting with proven experience creating and standardising business reporting frameworks
- Strong understanding of retail reporting and planning systems with knowledge of associated data structures
- Demonstrated experience managing a planning team in a fast-paced commercial luxury environment
- Advanced proficiency with Excel; SAP experience advantageous
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical capabilities
- Dynamic and collaborative style with ability to build positive working relationships across cross-functional teams
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated experience managing a planning team in a fast-paced commercial luxury environment, with a strong background in retail performance reporting and systems expertise in retail planning and reporting.
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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