Pricing Manager

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 role will be responsible for overseeing strategic pricing operations within Burberry’s global Merchandising & Planning function, reporting to the Senior Planning Manager of Merchandise Planning Operations. The successful candidate will lead by example, embodying Burberry’s values and championing a culture of simplification, innovation, and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead seasonal reviews of country pricing factors and recommend adjustments to ensure market relevance and profitability.
• Collaborate with Finance and the Senior Planning Manager to align seasonal pricing guidance with global pricing architecture and financial planning.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of local taxes, duties, and competitor pricing to support price positioning strategies for new market entries.
• Contribute to the development and evolution of Burberry’s long-term Global Pricing Strategy.
• Monitor competitor pricing trends to identify strategic pricing opportunities.
• Partner with product merchants to review key style pricing and performance, incorporating competitor insights to inform seasonal price adjustments.
• Oversee the seasonal price band process and ensure accurate implementation in Flex PLM.
• Manage the creation and maintenance of seasonal retail and wholesale factor files in SAP.
• Supervise the development of seasonal pricing documentation, including price indices and pricing change records.
• Direct markdown execution by coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate pricing updates.
• Manage quarterly price change requests and approvals, ensuring seamless execution with Product, Retail, and BI Pricing Data teams.
• Act as the primary liaison with the BI Pricing team for ad-hoc pricing queries, seasonal realignments, and emergency adjustments.
• Lead, develop, and elevate the pricing team to drive business growth and establish a best-in-class pricing function.
• Foster a culture of coaching and mentoring to support the personal and professional development of team members.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Proven experience in pricing, with a strong grasp of both micro- and macroeconomic factors influencing global pricing strategies.
• Deep commercial awareness and understanding of the dynamics within a retail business environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams within fast-paced, high-performing luxury or commercial settings.
• Creative and customer-centric approach to solving business challenges, with a focus on innovation and value creation.
• Collaborative and dynamic leadership style, capable of building strong cross-functional relationships and translating strategic goals into actionable plans.
• Exceptional attention to detail, paired with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with SAP systems is highly desirable.

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 || MERCHANDISING & PLANNING || PRICING || n/a ||