Sourcing Assistant - Burberry : Job Details

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 on the lookout for talented Sourcing individuals to join the Head Office in London. In this position, you will actively assists the sourcing team in their execution of supply chain strategy and coordination of the department. We currently have the following Sourcing Assistant positions available:

• Sourcing Assistant Outerwear RTW
• Sourcing Assistant RTW
• Sourcing Assistant Soft Accessories

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and maintain accuracy of data within the system, throughout the season, following buying meetings and range reviews
• Ensure that all data held within system or final range is confirmed with vendors, to ensure accuracy of data
• Deal with any price file queries from finance
• Ensure that all vendors receive necessary raw materials and trims in order to enable to deliver goods on agreed ex-factory date
• Create planners and follow up deliveries with vendors & run weekly SAP delivery reports
• Act as a liaison between vendor and QA with regards to all QA issues
• Responsible for raising letters of credit, where required, prior to approval by Manager/Supervisor, as well as checking prices on LOC once goods are shipped
• Act as the main point of contact for the suppliers on a day-to-day basis, ensuring suppliers are kept up to date with regards to key dates etc

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Previous experience in production/manufacturing
• Highly proficient in MS Office applications
• PLM/SAP knowledge
• Foreign languages not required but would be an asset

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