Assistant, Global Merchandising (WLG)

Burberry; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion brand is seeking an Assistant for its Global Merchandising - Women's Leather Goods team. The role involves preparing sales reports, managing PLM data, conducting pricing analysis, and supporting the sample management process. An effective candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for women's luxury products. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment fostering creativity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Skilled in preparing and analyzing sales reports.
• Experience managing PLM data entry.
• Adept at conducting competitive and pricing analysis.
• Strong understanding of the Women's leather goods luxury market.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sales reports to inform design development.
• Manage PLM data accuracy and delivery dates.
• Conduct pricing analysis to guide pricing architecture.
• Own the sample management process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Burberry is looking for a skilled Assistant to join the Global Merchandising - Women's Leather Goods team. This role plays a key part in developing the strategic vision for this iconic category. In a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, you'll help bring our product strategy to life, ensuring every piece reflects the craftsmanship and innovation that define Burberry. You will work closely with Merchandising and partnering across Sourcing, Planning, Product Development, and Design, our teams shape and manage the full lifecycle of our product ranges.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Prepare and analyse sales reports at style, fabric, and colour level using Excel to inform future design development and seasonal range planning.
• Manage all PLM data entry to ensure delivery dates and multi-currency pricing are accurate; maintain data to support the price structure in PLM.
• Conduct competitive and pricing analysis to guide pricing architecture; partner with the corporate pricing team to understand price bands across core currencies and report findings to Merchandising.
• Own sample management process including tracking, ordering, and maintaining samples; organise and coordinate collection notes and buying guides.
• Assist in preparing and presenting key documents such as quarterly sales hindsight decks and global brand buy materials; support market training administration for the Merchandising team.
• Deliver ad hoc administrative support and collaborate with regional teams to ensure smooth operations and alignment across the business.
  Passion for Women's product with an understanding of the Women's leather goods luxury market; demonstrates commercial instinct and strong taste level.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; strong analytical and retail maths skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organised, collaborative team player with the ability to present comfortably and work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Previous product merchandising experience within a luxury brand is beneficial but not required; adaptable and eager to learn in a dynamic setting.
  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.