Assistant, Global Merchandising

Burberry; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de luxe renommée recherche un Assistant Merchandiser pour rejoindre son équipe Womenswear. Le candidat idéal sera responsable d'assurer la précision des données, de préparer des analyses de produits, et d'assister dans la création de stratégies de prix tout en collaborant avec diverses équipes pour le développement de produits.

Qualifications

• Expérience en merchandising de produits au sein d'une marque de luxe.
• Intérêt pour la mode et les sujets récents dans l'industrie.
• Capacité à travailler dans un environnement dynamique.

Responsibilities

• Assurer l'exactitude des données dans les systèmes PLM, BOARD, NU ORDER, EDIT.
• Conduire l'analyse concurrentielle et les rapports de ventes.
• Aider à la construction de stratégies saisonnières de produits et de prix.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Retail maths

Job description

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 looking for a talented assistant to join the Womenswear team. Collaborating closely across the Collection Merchandising team and with cross-functional peers in Sourcing, Retail Merchandising team, Product Development and Design, the Merchandising team initiate and own the end to end process of managing a product range. Operating in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment, we are recruiting an Assistant Merchandiser to join the Women’s team to support the development of the strategic plan for the product category.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own data accuracy in PLM, BOARD, NU ORDER, EDIT systems ensuring all information are up to date
• Conduct competitive analysis including trends and pricing analysis to drive pricing architecture guidance for the collection
• Prepare analysis sales reports on a style, fabric and colour selling level using excel to inform future design development
• Assist in building seasonal range-plans, product & pricing strategies and prepare all market documents
• Organise and coordinate collection notes and buying guides
• Assist in the global brand buy process with the regional teams
• Coordinate and support all administration duties relating to market training for the Merchandising team
• Monitor CADs creation and visual line list updates due to high amount of information in and used by all divisions
• Have a close relationship with showroom to support on sample management
• Deliver any ad hoc administration and assistant duties to ensure smooth running of the team
• Assist on the collection presentation slides and product knowledge pack
• Keep track of deadlines in calendar and monitor shared to do list

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Previous Product Merchandising experience within a Luxury brand
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Interested in fashion and recent topics within the industry
• Demonstrates commercial instinct and taste level
• Ability to present comfortably
• Retail maths skills
• Show resilience and flexibility
• Collaborative team player
• Experience of working in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment

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 || MERCHANDISING & PLANNING || COLLECTION MERCHANDISING || n/a ||