Manager, Global Merchandise Planning (Replenishment)

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

This position will manage all Replenishment planning activities across Accessories within Burberry’s global planning organisation. They will act as an ambassador for Burberry, fostering a culture of simplification, innovation and collaboration and driving excellence across their respective areas. In absence of the Senior Manager they will support the team and deputise in all key meetings.

Responsible for:

• Managing Global Line Cards and Open to Buy for their Divisions;
• Delivering Central Collection Open to Buy guidance and providing Seasonal Plans by Region, in line with guidance;
• Owning relationships and driving collaboration with Central Merchants on Collection Development to ensure assortments meet both financial and creative objectives;
• Ensuring the timely delivery of insightful commercial analysis in order to drive the business’ sales, sell through and margin;
• Leading divisional Replenishment planning team in the absence of the Senior Manager Replenishment, attending meetings as a divisional expert, delegating tasks and managing priorities within the team as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Replenishment OTB Management:

• Responsible for reviewing the Global Replenishment Sales and Procurement forecast across division, driving performance in line with plans.
• Responsible for managing Global Replenishment OTB and ensuring adherence to global Weeks of Cover targets for both store and hub.
• Review allocation of SPI products to maintain Target Stock levels in Stores and Hubs.
• Alongside Director of Retail Merchandising, Division, responsible for monthly evaluation of trading with Regional teams to assess in-season management decisions and potential inventory rebalances across regions.
• Responsible for driving insightful commercial analyses to highlight missed opportunities and hindsight for future collection guidance / development particularly with respect for regional ranging.
• Responsible for maintaining stock levers in SPI and overall weeks of cover based on current trading and review/propose adjustments if necessary to future buys, in partnership with Inventory team.
• Working in partnership with Regions, maintain optimum inventory levels across stores and hub.
• Established as a Subject Matter Experts in their Division and across all Regions.
• Responsible for driving strategic long-term ambition and reviewing vendor projections across Replenishment where relevant on a quarterly and annual basis (3 yrs out) to support Supply Planning.
• Responsible for driving Replenishment margin improvement.
• Accountable for Replenishment assortment, including additions and delist strategies to ensure key productivity KPIs are maintained.

Team Leadership:

• Embody the Burberry values of Creatively Driven, Open and Caring, Forward Thinking, Proud of our Heritage.
• Manage a team of Planning professionals, providing day to day direction and guidance.
• Create opportunities for talent development across Burberry’s global planning organisation.
• Actively engage in coaching and mentoring activities, driving individual personal and professional development.
• Regularly deputise for Senior Manager in key meetings.

PERSONAL PROFILE

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 || GLOBAL PLANNING || MERCHANDISING, PLANNING & INVENTORY || n/a ||