Graduate Merchandising Assistant

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.

PURPOSE

To provide comprehensive analytical, reporting and operational support to the EMEIA Merchandising team, ensuring the smooth execution of planning, allocation and inventory management activities.

This is a fixed-term graduate (12 month) opportunity designed to provide practical experience and development within Burberry's Merchandising function. Working closely with the EMEIA Merchandising team, the Graduate Merchandising Assistant will gain exposure to commercial planning principles, stock allocation, inventory optimisation and business performance analysis while supporting the team's day-to-day operations. The role will provide insight into how Merchandising strategies support sales, margin and inventory performance across the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Merchandising team across pre-season and in-season activities, gaining exposure to the end-to-end allocation cycle.
• Assist in maintaining allocation tools, reports and stock management processes.
• Support allocation, replenishment and size profiling activities through reporting and analysis.
• Help monitor sales, stock and inventory performance across stores and markets.
• Assist with product launches, stock movements and seasonal allocation activities.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and initiatives, developing a broad understanding of the Merchandising function.

EXPERIENCE

• Recent graduate 
• Solid interest in Fashion, Luxury and Merchandising
• Great analytical skills and confidence working with data and Excel
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail
• Proactive, curious and eager to learn
• Collaborative team player who can adapt to a fast-paced environment

  Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience .