Planning Assistant

Department: MERCHANDISING & PLANNING

City: London

Location: GB

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

As a Planning Assistant, you will play an integral role in supporting core planning, reporting, and pricing operations. You’ll work closely with global and regional teams, leveraging data to drive insight, enable decision‑making, and support strategic business objectives.

This role is perfect for someone who is highly analytical, organised, and eager to grow within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Seasonal Planning

Build and maintain Excel‑based planning templates
Prepare dashboards, summaries, and ad‑hoc analyses to highlight risks and opportunities
Consolidate and reconcile large datasets for deeper insight
Partner with Inventory, Regional & Global Planning teams to continuously improve tools and processes

Reporting Centre of Excellence

Deliver key weekly trade reports for Executive updates
Support monthly and quarterly reporting cycles
Contribute to the creation and enhancement of commercial reporting
Work closely with IT and BI teams to develop internal system expertise

Wholesale Orderbook

Manage Orderbook reporting templates and ensure accuracy across markets
Collaborate with BI & IT to validate data integrity

Pricing Support

Assist in maintaining competitor benchmarking templates
Support periodic pricing activities

PERSONAL PROFILE

Advanced Excel skills - you enjoy working with numbers and complex spreadsheets
Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, organised
Driven, ambitious, and comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment
Strong problem solver who thrives through ambiguity
Ability to juggle multiple priorities with ease
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Experience with SAP, Business Warehouse or Business Objects is a plus

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