Trims Coordinator RMP Sampling (1 year 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

Burberry is looking for a Trim Coordinator, RMP to join the Trims Development team. In this position you will manage RTW sampling procurement, ensuring quality standards through strong supplier relationships. Responsibilities include optimising orders, costs, and stock, managing RM movements, POs, invoices, leftovers, and maintaining RM data, codes, suppliers, and sustainability attributes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sampling Coordination & Logistics

• Track the movement of raw materials to and from the warehouse, ensuring timely delivery and accurate documentation; liaise with suppliers to confirm material availability, lead times, and shipping updates.
• Monitor seasonal deliveries to ensure timely arrival in line with development calendars; ensure the effective execution of sampling RM activities in line with the critical path.

Data & Systems Management

• Create and maintain trim raw material codes in FlexPLM, ensuring complete and up‑to‑date information; maintain accurate records of sampling material details, including composition, certifications, and sustainability attributes.
• Support the upkeep of the RM library and digital database with current and seasonal references; assist in tracking and updating sustainable attributes in the system and maintain and track shipment invoice declarations for accurate documentation and compliance with import/export regulations.

Supplier & Team Support

• Onboard new raw material suppliers and support their data setup; act as the day‑to‑day contact for supplier sample material queries and updates.
• Maintain and update the supplier matrix, support the Raw Materials Development team, communicate RM status with internal teams, participate in reviews, and build collaborative supplier partnerships with two‑way communication and risk mitigation.

Stock & Inventory Support

• Coordinate the return and allocation of seasonal sampling raw materials and manage leftover declarations; help identify unused or excess sampling trims for possible repurposing or redistribution.
• Monitor sampling stock levels, ensuring visibility of available trims for upcoming development needs.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain and organise all internal records and sample documentation; support internal reporting by providing accurate data on deliveries, sample tracking, and supplier sustainability compliance.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by flagging inefficiencies in systems or workflows; manage the inbound/outbound of sampling materials from the third‑party warehouse and issue POs and invoices.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Ideally with a fashion background; skilled in Microsoft Office, FLEX PLM, SAP, and delivery tracking.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills; negotiate capacity, minimums, and pricing, and track and report RM production and supplier performance.