Assistant Merchandiser London, England
Job description
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
We’re recruiting for a highly analytical and data-driven Assistant Merchandiser to join our newly-formed Outlet team at Burberry, focusing solely on our Made For Outlet (MFO) product globally. Collaborating closely across the wider Merchandising team, you will be supporting in defining our Outlet strategy across our regions and will play a key part within the process of managing a product range.
This role as an Assistant Merchandiser is offered on a full time, permanent basis based at our iconic Horseferry Campus in Westminster London. We operate a hybrid working model (2/3 days per week in office), however some flexibility is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparing and analysing sales reports on style, fabric and colour selling levels to support design development, pricing structures and strategies
- Owning and leading on the sample management process, from tracking to ordering to maintenance
- Partnering with internal teams to understanding pricing, alignment with core currencies and ensuring all data is entered and kept updated in our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system
- Assisting in the preparation of season range plans, sales plans/strategies, volume forecasting and global buying activities
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Previous merchandising experience, ideally from a luxury brand
- Excel skills, including vLookups, Pivot Tables and formulas
- Exceptional analytical skills and retail maths knowledge
- Fluent (both verbal and written) in English
- Confident working autonomously and independently
- Organised and adaptable, even in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment
- Collaborative and an excellent communicator
- Commercial awareness and instinct, along a passion for commerce, luxury product and the fashion industry
- Experience with PLM systems/reporting would be advantageous
Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.
