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Burberry

Nov 13, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Data
    Marketing
  • London

Requirements

  • Strong analytical and highly numerate individual with good verbal & written communication, facilitation, organization, and leadership skills
  • Strong commercial awareness of a retail business
  • Good understanding of micro and macro-economic factors that impact on global pricing
  • Good understanding of the factors affecting product margin
  • Must meet deadlines by mitigating risks, manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritising as appropriate
  • Highly motivated, flexible, and conscientious with the ability to work in a constantly changing environment

Responsibilities

  • Seasonal pricing set up to ensure that global retail and wholesale prices are appropriately derived
  • Monitoring changing global macro-economic factors and highlighting impact of these fluctuations
  • Producing regular pricing analyses including sales by price range analysis, the quarterly pricing bulletin, and price change impact analyses
  • Managing markdown price calculations and execution
  • Acting as liaison between business and BI pricing team
  • Supporting the Senior pricing analyst in Global price architecture analyses and other ad-hoc analyses
  • Assist in the seasonal price band (core currency pricing relationships) review process with merchants and manage implementation in Flex PLM
  • Create and review seasonal retail and wholesale factor files for SAP
  • Maintaining the weekly FX rate tracker and reviewing the impact to country price positioning
  • Create and analyse sales and offer by price range analysis to highlight potential issues with product assortment by price range
  • Monitor and analyse competitor pricing in order to identify pricing opportunities for the business
  • Creation of markdown prices and associated price calculation templates
  • Support markdown execution by working with key stakeholders to ensure markdown prices are accurate and loaded in a timely fashion
  • Support the quarterly price change process, working with the product teams and BI Pricing data team to facilitate a smooth implementation

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Supply Chain Assistant role at Burberry?

The main purpose of the Supply Chain Assistant role is to support the Strategic Pricing team in maximizing Burberry's pricing potential globally while maintaining consistency with overall pricing strategies and principles.

What are the key responsibilities of the Supply Chain Assistant?

Key responsibilities include assisting in seasonal pricing setup, monitoring global macro-economic factors, producing pricing analyses, managing markdown price calculations, acting as a liaison with the BI pricing team, and supporting the Senior Pricing Analyst in global price architecture analyses.

What skills are essential for the Supply Chain Assistant position?

Essential skills include strong analytical and numerate abilities, good verbal and written communication, organizational and leadership skills, strong commercial awareness of the retail business, and a good understanding of micro and macro-economic factors affecting pricing.

Is experience in retail pricing necessary for this role?

While specific experience in retail pricing is not explicitly mentioned, a strong commercial awareness of a retail business and understanding of relevant pricing factors is necessary for this position.

What software or tools should I be familiar with for this role?

Familiarity with Flex PLM, SAP, and BI Pricing data tools is beneficial for effective performance in this role.

Does the Supply Chain Assistant role require teamwork and collaboration?

Yes, the role requires collaboration with key stakeholders, product teams, and the BI Pricing data team to ensure smooth processes and accurate implementations.

What educational background is preferred for the Supply Chain Assistant position?

While a specific educational background is not mentioned, a degree in a related field such as business, finance, or supply chain management would be advantageous.

Are there opportunities for growth within the Supply Chain team at Burberry?

Yes, Burberry promotes a culture of development and growth, offering opportunities for advancement and skill enhancement within the organization.

What should I expect in terms of deadlines and workload management in this role?

You should expect to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines by prioritizing tasks and mitigating potential risks.

Does Burberry promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, Burberry is committed to being a force for good and promotes diversity and inclusion, treating all applications equally based on skills and experience.

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Burberry

Fashion & Arts
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1856
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Born from innovation, Burberry is a global luxury brand with a rich British heritage. Founded in 1856, our brand is underpinned by our founder’s passion for the outdoors. Thomas Burberry invented the innovative rain-ready fabric gabardine to protect explorers from the elements. In doing so, he created the foundation for the iconic Burberry trench coat, which remains core to the business even today. Guided by our history of exploration and our shared belief that ‘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. As a values-driven brand, we are committed to creating the next generation of sustainable luxury and believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to fulfilling our purpose. Fostering an inclusive culture where differences are valued and embraced enables us to be more creative, engaged and make a more meaningful contribution to the world around us.