Fabric Assistant

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

Burberry is seeking a Fabric Assistant for a maternity contract, to support the Fabric Development team in delivering the end to end fabric development process in their respective collection. 
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Input and update PLM systems to ensure precise collection data.
• Work closely with Fabric Developers to foster strong relationships with manufacturers and suppliers, ensuring timely and budget-friendly shipments.
• Prepare and maintain fabric pages for collection boards and fabric bibles.
• Organise and archive fabric materials, ensuring the library is up to date and easily accessible.
• Enter and maintain accurate fabric information in databases and files.
• Organise and manage the fabric library while supporting the development and design teams with key fabric details.
• Raise purchase orders in SAP for fabric sample lengths.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Fabric Development experience with a keen eye for detail.
• Expertise in handling large data volumes accurately at speed.
• Commercial awareness of fabric costs and budget tracking.
• Clear, concise communicator who thrives in a collaborative team.
• Flexible, proactive problem-solver who excels under pressure.
• Highly organised with proficiency in PLM, Excel, and InDesign.
   

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

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 || PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT || FABRICS AND TRIMS DEVELOPMENT || n/a ||