Sourcing Assistant (Maternity Cover)

FashionUnited Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry in London is seeking a Sourcing Assistant to support the execution of sourcing strategy and ensure smooth coordination of seasonal product delivery across the supply chain. You will work with internal teams and supplier partners to maintain data accuracy and help products move from development to production.

The role focuses on data integrity, timely deliveries, and reporting, with opportunities to contribute to operational excellence while upholding Burberry's craftsmanship and

Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis and reporting.
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Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate sourcing and product data throughout the season.
• Validate and confirm product, pricing and range information with suppliers.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and ex-factory dates.
• Create delivery planners, monitor shipment progress and SAP reports.
• Serve as day-to-day contact for supplier partners and communicate timelines.
• Analyse routine and ad hoc reporting and escalate delivery risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Data handling

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Flex

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

The Sourcing Assistant willsupport the execution of Burberry’s sourcing strategy and help ensure the smooth coordination of seasonal product delivery across our supply chain. Working closely with internal teams and supplier partners, the rolewill play an important role in maintaining data accuracy, monitoring deliveries and helping products move efficiently from development through to production. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to operational excellence while supporting the craftsmanship, quality and innovation that define Burberry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain accurate sourcing and product data throughout the season, ensuring information is updated following buying meetings and range reviews.

Validate and confirm product, pricing and range information with suppliers and support the resolution of data queries in partnership with Finance.

Coordinate with suppliers to ensure raw materials and trims are delivered in line with production timelines and agreed ex-factory dates.

Create delivery planners, monitor shipment progress and produce regular SAP delivery reports.

Act as a key day-to-day contact for supplier partners, ensuring clear communication of timelines, requirements and critical milestones.

Analyse and prepare routine and ad hoc reporting, identifying potential delivery risks and escalating issues proactively.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Strong analytical skills with confidence working with data and numerical information.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SAP, Flex or similar business systems would be advantageous.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Collaborative approach with effective communication and relationship-building skills.

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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