Burberry Planning Manager, Soft Accessories
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Burberry
A leading luxury fashion house within a global luxury group, renowned for artisanal soft accessories and leather goods. The employer blends heritage craftsmanship with contemporary retail and wholesale channels, operating across international markets and emphasizing creative-led product development and commercial excellence.
Planning Manager, Soft Accessories at a leading luxury fashion house in Paris. FTC role responsible for forecasting, assortment and inventory planning.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and deliver seasonal merchandise plans and financial targets (sell-in, sell-through, margin and stock levels) for the soft accessories category.
- Produce demand forecasts at style, colour and size level; own the open-to-buy and allocation process across channels and regions.
- Optimise assortment, replenishment and inventory across wholesale, retail and e‑commerce to maximise sell-through and minimise markdowns.
- Translate design-led product plans into executable commercial ranges in close collaboration with Design, Production, Buying and Commercial teams.
- Create and maintain planning calendars, SKU-level cadence and governance for collection launches and replenishment windows.
- Develop and present regular performance reporting and KPI dashboards to commercial and senior stakeholders.
- Lead, coach and coordinate junior planners and cross-functional partners; escalate commercial risks and propose mitigation actions.
- Ensure data integrity within ERP/planning systems and support continuous improvement of planning tools and processes.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' planning, merchandising or inventory experience within fashion accessories, leather goods or luxury apparel.
- Proven track record of delivering forecasts and profitable inventory outcomes across retail and wholesale channels.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience translating design assortments into sellable ranges and margin plans.
- Demonstrable ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence senior stakeholders.
- High numerical literacy and attention to detail, with experience producing SKU-level financials and KPIs.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires five or more years of progressive experience in merchandise planning, demand forecasting or inventory management within luxury or premium fashion accessories, with direct exposure to leather goods and multi-channel retail.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance or a related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace prioritises meticulous craftsmanship and commercial rigour, reflecting a design-led yet commercially driven ethos typical of top-tier luxury maisons. Teams operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values cross-disciplinary partnership between design, production and commercial functions.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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