Assistant Merchandiser - Outlets

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.  

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

To support the Outlet Merchandising team in delivering sales, margin, and stock objectives through effective trading analysis, range support, administration, and system accuracy. The role plays a key part in ensuring smooth day-to-day merchandising operations and strong commercial decision-making within an outlet environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support weekly trade meetings by analysing sales, stock and sell-through performance
• Prepare summaries highlighting risks, opportunities and actions to optimise category performance in weekly trade
• Assist in building and maintaining seasonal range plan aligned to outlet strategy
• Support category and product level analysis for range planning and productive product assortment
• Set up and maintain key merchandising files and trackers
• Manage accuracy of seasonal market documents / tools including PLM / Kubix data entry, product details presentations and excel databases
• Coordinate with Digital and 3D teams to ensure timely setup and accurate management of product imagery
• Ensure regular system updates so all options, pricing and data are accurately set up and ready for trade
• Provide day-to-day merchandising administration, ensuring trackers, reports and documents are accurately maintained and meeting deadlines according to critical path
• Coordinate sample orders, tracking and organisation to support Outlet events and business activities
• Maintain up to date knowledge of the competitor market and conduct competitor analysis including pricing analysis
• Coordinate and support all administration duties relating to market / product training for the Merchandising and regional teams
• Prepare seasonal hindsight / sales analysis to inform seasonal buy and regional product selection
• Cooperate with sourcing regularly regarding production and deliveries
• Develop relationships with cross functional peers across sourcing, design, product development and planning; influencing them in delivering strategic direction for the category
• Support with any ad hoc administration to ensure smooth running of the team

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Experience in merchandising, preferably in a luxury environment
• Retail math skills and understanding of product cost, achieving a balance between creativity and commercial implications
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to negotiate with credibility, share information effectively, and collaborate confidently with cross functional teams at all levels
• Excellent diligence, attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Computer skills: advanced Excel, Powerpoint, SAP, PLM/Kubix

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || COMMERCIAL RESOURCES || NO DEPARTMENT - FIS9004 || n/a ||