Merchandising Manager

Responsibilities

• Define and implement seasonal range plans, including assortment, pricing, and competitor positioning
• Oversee category performance by analyzing weekly/monthly sales, sell-through, and stock levels
• Execute in-season trading actions such as reorders and markdowns to optimize commercial performance
• Manage sample budgets and ordering processes for wholesale, retail, and e-commerce launches
• Conduct market research on competitor activity and local fashion trends to report insights to global HQ
• Collaborate with Visual Merchandising and Retail teams to support product launches and store floor sets
• Partner with Planning and Finance to manage OTB planning and inventory strategies aligned with margin targets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in fashion merchandising
• Native-level Japanese and business-level English (written and spoken)
• Strong analytical aptitude with advanced Excel skills and retail math capabilities
• Proven commercial acumen and data-driven decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in luxury retail environments

About the Company

Burberry is a purposeful, values-driven brand committed to unlocking the power of imagination. Founded in 1856, we aim to push boundaries and create the next generation of sustainable luxury for our customers and communities worldwide.