Burberry Sourcing Assistant

BoF Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury brand seeks a Sourcing Assistant to support the Sourcing Team by managing supply chain data and coordinating with vendors. Key responsibilities include ensuring data accuracy, facilitating raw material delivery, and maintaining supplier communication. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess excellent organizational skills. Join us to contribute to innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment in Greater London.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of SAP is desirable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain data accuracy in the system.
• Confirm data with vendors and handle financial discrepancies.
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to vendors.
• Create planners and track deliveries using SAP.
• Serve as the main point of contact for suppliers.
• Prepare data to highlight delivery issues proactively.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of Word

Excellent knowledge of Excel

Excellent knowledge of PowerPoint

Knowledge of SAP

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented approach

Job description

Burberry Sourcing Assistant

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 position actively assists the Sourcing Team in their execution of supply chain strategy and coordination of the department.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accuracy of data within the system throughout the season, following buying meetings and range reviews.
• Ensure that all data held within the system or final range is confirmed with vendors, and deal with any price file queries from finance. Liaise with finance regarding queries and discrepancies.
• Ensure that all vendors receive necessary raw materials and trims to enable delivery of goods on agreed ex‑factory date.
• Create planners and follow‑up deliveries with vendors & run weekly SAP delivery reports.
• Act as the main point of contact for suppliers on a day‑to‑day basis, keeping suppliers updated with regards to key dates.
• Prepare data on both a routine and ad‑hoc basis to raise any issues that may affect on‑time delivery of goods at the earliest opportunity.

Personal Profile

• Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SAP desirable.
• The ability to work well under pressure and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Team‑oriented approach.

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