Planning and Procurement Coordinator

FashionUnited Group; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry is seeking a Planning & Procurement Co-ordinator to support the seamless flow of finished goods production at Castleford. You will align production planning with material availability, liaise with Cutting Room, CAD, Procurement and Planning teams, and maintain accurate schedules to meet customer demand.

You will monitor shortages and risks, update planning tools, and ensure timely communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, administration, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• A relevant degree or technical qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical and practical problem-solving with ability to identify risks.
• Clear, collaborative communication across teams.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office; SAP/ERP familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Release production orders and maintain accurate schedules.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with Raw Material Coordinators.
• Support planning tools and respond to changing demand and priorities.
• Provide cross-functional support across Bespoke, Sampling, Procurement and Product Administration.

Skills

Planning experience

Organisational skills

Analytical problem solving

Clear communication

Education

Relevant degree or technical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

SAP/ERP (advantage)

Job description

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 skilled Planning & Procurement Co-ordinator to support the seamless flow of finished goods production at Burberry’s Castleford manufacturing site. You will bring together production planning, material availability and clear stakeholder communication to help ensure customer demand is delivered efficiently and on time. Working across Production, Cutting Room, CAD, Procurement and Planning, you will maintain accurate schedules, anticipate supply risks and help teams respond effectively to changing priorities. This is an opportunity to contribute to the precision, collaboration and operational craft behind Burberry products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Planning & Coordination

• Release production orders to the factory floor in line with agreed production requirements.
• Maintain accurate production schedules and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Support production planning activities, including line planning and optimisation of new orders and update planning tools to reflect changing demand.
• Liaise closely with Cutting Room, CAD and Production teams to ensure priorities are understood and achieved.
• Monitor capacity and workload, escalating risks that may impact delivery performance.

Materials & Shortage Management

• Monitor raw material availability and identify shortages that could impact production.
• Work closely with Raw Material Coordinators to resolve supply issues and minimise disruption.
• Track shortages, supply risks and recovery plans, providing timely updates to stakeholders.
• Monitor open orders and follow up on production completion rates and outstanding balances.

Operational & System Support

• Maintain accurate planning data and support reporting activities.
• Provide cover for other team members during absences and peak periods.
• Support quality-related processes and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to the accuracy and integrity of planning, production and procurement information.

Cross-Functional Support

• Provide support across Bespoke, Sampling, Procurement and Product Administration activities when required.
• Raise purchase orders and support procurement administration activities as needed.
• Respond professionally to internal customer queries and operational requests.
• Support projects, seasonal peaks and continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Experience in planning, administration, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing support or another relevant operational environment.
• A relevant degree or technical qualification, or equivalent professional experience gained through an alternative route.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage several priorities to agreed deadlines.
• An analytical and practical approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to identify risks and propose considered solutions.
• Clear and collaborative communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across different teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, with SAP or another ERP system and knowledge of production planning, procurement or inventory processes welcomed but not essential.

FOOTER

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

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