Planning Manager - Inventory Planning

Burberry; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry in London seeks a Planning Manager, Inventory Planning to shape Burberry's global inventory strategy and lead Open to Buy planning across regions and channels.

You will align commercial insight with financial planning, supporting decisions throughout the product lifecycle while guiding and developing a Planner. Expect collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to protect margins and drive sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in global inventory or merchandise planning across regions or channels.
• Strong knowledge of Open to Buy management, inventory productivity, stock turn and margin planning.
• Confident communication and presentation skills for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships across Finance, Merchandising, Planning, Replenishment and Supply Chain.
• Experience developing others and fostering an inclusive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Own global and regional Open to Buy planning for all channels and regions.
• Develop a long-term global inventory strategy across product lifecycle.
• Prepare and present Open to Buy recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with Finance, Merchandising, regional teams, Replenishment and Supply Chain to align targets.
• Identify sales, margin and inventory risks and implement rebalancing or delist actions.
• Lead, coach and develop a Planner and promote collaboration across the planning community.

Skills

Open to Buy

Global inventory planning

Merchandise planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Job description

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Planning Manager - Inventory Planning

Department: GLOBAL PLANNING & INVENTORY

City: London

Location: GB

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

We are hiring a Planning Manager, Inventory Planning to shape Burberry's global inventory strategy and lead Open to Buy planning across regions and channels. You will bring together commercial insight, financial planning and cross-functional expertise to support informed decisions throughout the product lifecycle. Working with senior leaders and partners across the business, you will help optimise inventory, protect margin and support sustainable growth. You will also guide and develop a Planner, creating an environment built on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own global and regional Open to Buy planning across full-price stores, digital, outlet and wholesale, ensuring inventory and productivity assumptions support commercial priorities.
• Develop a long‑term global inventory strategy across the product lifecycle, translating financial and commercial objectives into clear plans.
• Prepare and present Open to Buy recommendations to senior leadership, communicating complex analysis in a clear and compelling way.
• Partner with Finance, Merchandising, regional teams, Replenishment and Supply Chain to align revenue, procurement, margin and inventory targets.
• Identify sales, margin and inventory risks, recommending rebalancing, markdown and delist actions that improve sell‑through and reduce exposure.
• Lead, coach and develop a Planner while encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing and talent development across the planning community.

Personal Profile

• Substantial experience in global inventory or merchandise planning, with responsibility for complex commercial plans across multiple regions or channels.
• Strong knowledge of Open to Buy management, inventory productivity, stock turn, margin planning and forecasting.
• Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to turn detailed analysis into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships across Finance, Merchandising, Planning, Replenishment and Supply Chain.
• Sound judgement, analytical capability and close attention to detail, combined with a practical approach to solving business challenges.
• Experience supporting the development of others and creating an inclusive, accountable and forward‑thinking team environment.

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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