Sourcing Assistant (Maternity Cover)

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

The Sourcing Assistant will support 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 role will 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.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || SC CENTRAL OPERATIONS || SOURCING SOFT ACCESSORIES || n/a ||