Merchandiser (6-Month Contract with Potential Extension)

About Burberry

Established in 1856, Burberry is a renowned global luxury brand with deep British roots. The brand was founded on innovation, especially with the invention of gabardine fabric by Thomas Burberry, designed to protect explorers from harsh weather. This invention led to the iconic Burberry trench coat, a staple of the brand to this day. Burberry promotes creativity and exploration, aiming to foster imagination and innovation among its people, customers, and communities. The brand is committed to sustainable luxury and values diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging a culture where differences drive creativity and engagement.

Role Overview

This 6-month contract role offers the potential for extension based on business requirements and employee performance. The role is pivotal in managing stock, sales, and merchandising strategies within the Southeast Asian market.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock requests and rebalancing activities, continuously monitoring and adjusting stock assortment and replenishment to maximize sales.
• Generate weekly and monthly sales and stock reports to track performance.
• Plan and execute product launches by managing allocation and purchasing strategies.
• Liaise weekly with Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific teams to align business objectives, stock control, and sales initiatives.
• Maintain biweekly or monthly communication with the Central Merchandising team.
• Conduct seasonal competitor analyses and offer product recommendations to the central team.
• Undertake market visits within Southeast Asia and possibly attend buying trips to London 2–4 times annually.
• Develop strategic product category plans and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement these strategies effectively.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with colleagues across Marketing, Retail, Client Engagement, Visual Merchandising, Training, and Planning departments.
• Perform competitive pricing evaluations and prepare detailed analytical reports using Excel for the merchandising team.
• Coordinate and support administrative processes related to market training sessions for the merchandising team.
• Provide additional administrative and assistant support to ensure smooth operations within the team.
• Assist the Training team during retail staff training programs.
• Support merchandising team efforts in planning and executing promotional events.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrates a strong passion for commerce and product management.
• Exhibits excellent commercial acumen and decision-making abilities.
• Possesses robust analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.
• Advanced skills in Excel; experienced with systems such as SAP and Board.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Burberry is committed to equal opportunities and recruits solely on the basis of skills and qualifications, treating all applicants fairly and without discrimination.