Planning Manager, Soft Accessories

Responsibilities

• Lead Global Open to Buy across pre-season and in-season for the Soft Accessories category
• Partner with Central Merchants to shape collections that balance creative vision with financial targets
• Identify and quantify financial risks and opportunities during collection development
• Own raw material forecasting and commitments to support on-time delivery
• Deliver regular trade analysis, stock rebalance recommendations, and inventory optimization
• Manage re-orders, pull-forwards, and delivery flows across Retail and Wholesale
• Conduct division and category margin analysis and embed targets into Global Open to Buy
• Coach and mentor team members to build long-term capability within the planning function

Requirements

• Proven experience leading divisional planning within a fast-paced luxury or premium environment
• Strong expertise in Global Open to Buy, collection planning, and margin planning
• Excellent analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to build credibility at senior levels
• A collaborative leadership style with experience developing and managing teams
• Bachelor's degree required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SAP

About the Company

Burberry is a purposeful, values-driven luxury brand dedicated to unlocking the power of imagination. Founded in 1856, we aim to provide an environment for creative minds to thrive while driving industry change and championing sustainable luxury.