Description

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 an experienced Sourcing Coordinator to join our Womenswear team. In this position, you will manage the seasonal placement and follow-through of finished goods for a particular category(ies), in a manner congruent with the supply chain objectives: delivering quality product, on time and at the right price.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Advise vendors on the seasonal buying/production calendar, unit plans, and negotiate minimums, working with Managers for seasonal objectives and challenges.
Communicate with manufacturers on raw material call-offs and receipts to meet production needs according to the schedule.
Manage the seasonal product pass-off to the local sourcing office and update PLM with vendor costs.
Liaise with product development for updated BOM information and Customer Operations for timely order receipts, advising Customer Service on order retiming.
Analyse pre-buy versus actuals, identifying shortfalls with the raw materials team.
Partner with the manager to finalize prices and margins, providing seasonal price analyses across vendors and product categories.
Participate in seasonal vendor performance analysis and work with product development and technical teams on fit approval dates, ensuring compliance.
Partner with quality assurance to resolve quality issues and communicate best practices or key seasonal information to vendors.
Ensure standard processes across teams/divisions and manage buying/delivery deadlines in line with the Time & Action calendar.
Monitor team efficiency, prioritize workload, and partner with the manager on seasonal counter-sourcing needs.
Manage, train, and develop the Sourcing Assistant when required.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Demonstrated experience in previous production or manufacturing roles, adept at costing and negotiation.
Established capability in building strong relationships across functions, promoting collaboration and synergy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills facilitating clear and effective interaction.
Exceptionally organized with efficient time management and a keen eye for detail, committed to thorough task follow-up.
Self-driven with a problem-solving orientation, capable of adapting to changes swiftly.
Proficient in MS Office suite—Excel, Word, PowerPoint—with a solid understanding of retail math.
Desirable familiarity with SAP/PLM systems.
Italian language preferred and willingness to travel if necessary.
FOOTER
Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.