Director, Global Merchandise Planning - Accessories

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the 3-year product and sales plan for Accessories in partnership with Finance and Product Strategy
• Define category ambitions, including margin, pricing, and assortment architecture
• Lead Global Open to Buy strategy, setting clear guidance across divisions and regions
• Partner with Merchandising throughout collection development to ensure alignment of creative vision and financial targets
• Drive sales, margin, and productivity performance through insightful analysis and trading actions
• Set and manage option strategies and margin planning to drive ambitious targets
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global planning team

Requirements

• Proven experience leading divisional planning in a luxury or fast-paced retail environment
• Strong track record in global merchandise planning, Open to Buy, and margin management
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and decision-making capability
• Influential communicator, confident engaging with senior stakeholders (SVP/C-suite)
• Collaborative leader with a passion for developing teams and driving performance
• Experience with SAP or similar systems is advantageous

About the Company

Burberry is a purposeful, values-driven luxury brand committed to unlocking the power of imagination. Since its founding in 1856, Burberry has been dedicated to pushing boundaries and creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers and communities worldwide.