Burberry Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 3, 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, London: Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations leading product development budget, spending controls and operations team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead development and pre-production budget planning, translating product strategies into clear financial frameworks aligned with business priorities
- Monitor spend across actuals, forecasts and commitments, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions
- Provide leadership with clear visibility of spending performance, trends and financial risks to support informed decision-making
- Lead and develop the Product Operations team, ensuring consistent delivery across purchasing, vendor onboarding and invoice management
- Oversee accuracy and timeliness of purchase orders and invoice processing to minimise disruption to development activities
- Establish clear standards, controls and priorities to drive accountability, consistency and continuous improvement
- Maintain robust governance across development purchasing, ensuring compliance with approval processes and commercial standards
- Oversee vendor onboarding and performance, ensuring alignment with agreed pricing structures and ways of working
- Partner cross-functionally to resolve vendor and purchasing issues while maintaining strong supplier relationships and cost discipline
- Ensure accurate tracking and visibility of development-related costs across Product Development, Design, Merchandising, Raw Materials and Engineering
- Identify and challenge cost discrepancies, risks and inefficiencies, driving proactive resolution and improved cost control
- Drive simplification and standardisation of processes, enhancing data quality, reporting and system-driven ways of working
Qualifications
- Strong experience in operational control, finance partnering, programme management or business operations within a complex organisation
- Clear understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cost control, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Experience working across product-based environments, with familiarity in Product Development, Raw Materials, Engineering or pre-production activities
- Proven experience leading and developing teams, alongside strong stakeholder management skills to influence across functions and seniority levels
- High attention to detail combined with broader strategic perspective, with the ability to identify risks and drive improvements
- Experience working with operational systems and reporting tools, including advanced Excel capability and exposure to PLM or similar platforms
Skills
Experience
Strong background in operational control, finance partnering, programme management or business operations within complex, product-driven organisations; proven track record leading cross-functional teams with responsibility for budget oversight, purchasing governance and cost accountability in development or manufacturing environments.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
The role is situated 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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