Showroom Samples Assistant

September 10, 2024

Burberry

London

Department: SHOWROOM & CAD

City: London

Location: GB

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

To support the goods receipt of new season sample sets and the delivery of seasonal markets. Ensuring daily ad hoc sample requests are fulfilled and a presence in the Showroom Samples area is maintained, supporting Key Stakeholders with daily sample requirements.
The ideal candidate will work well under pressure whilst maintaining a positive and professional outlook and have strong time management skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To work with the wider samples team to Goods Receipt all Mainline collections across 6 Markets per year
To assist with the Goods Receipt of Runway Collections and set up of the Showroom ahead of Market
To be responsible for a consistent and precise tracking of all Showroom samples at all times through the correct use of sample movement tools (Launchmetrics, Trackers, Google Docs ) to ensure a precise Showroom samples inventory
Maintain the samples lifecycle ensuring that samples are regularly cleared out as per the seasonal schedule and ‘end of life’ procedures are appropriately followed (Sample Sale / Archive / Recycling)
Work alongside Product Development to resolve problematic samples
Regularly maintain sample storage areas / back of house. Ensure sample care is always upheld and reflecting a luxury image at all times
Awareness and understanding of the samples critical path and upcoming key initiatives / campaigns
Manage ad hoc sample requests on a daily basis, flagging cross functional sample clashes and escalating where appropriate
Assisting largescale sample handovers eg. Digital .com pre-styling / shoots
Support management in preparing for Paris market shipments, partnering with Trade Compliance and Shipping / Logistics teams to ensure all Invoice and documentation is correct and complete
Ensuring offsite sample inventory’s are updated and accurate
Following up on Sample care, flagging damages after largescale Campaigns and .com shoots

PERSONAL PROFILE

A global and professionally mature mind set with ability to interact with different cultures
Able to demonstrate a creative eye and a flexible approach to working
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent time management and working to tight deadlines
Passionate about Products and the Luxury industry
Will demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in their positive attitude and conduct
Excellent rapport building skills with stakeholders
Experience of working under pressure in a fast paced environment
Flexibility essential (work weekends and/or early late shifts when required)

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || SHOWROOM & CAD || NO DEPARTMENT - FIS9014 || n/a ||

Job Segment: CAD, Drafting, Engineering

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