Showroom Samples Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Burberry

Burberry

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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:

As our
Showroom Samples Assistant, you will be working closely with our internal teams to ensure our sample set used for shoots and campaigns is managed, tracked and maintained to an exceptional standard, using a variety of systems and trackers to ensure consistency and precision within movements of the sample set.

This Showroom Samples Assistant role is offered on a full time, permanent based in our iconic Horseferry House offices in Westminster, London. Due to the nature of this role, we will require you to be in the office 5 days a week (Mon-Fri). During busy periods, some evening/weekend working may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintaining our Launchmetrics system, ensuring all samples are verified, correct imagery is uploaded and any overdue samples are being recalled
Tracking showroom samples using Launchmetrics and Excel, ensuring product inventory is up to date and that reporting/audits required are using accurate information
Managing ad hoc sample requests, flagging cross functional sample clashes and escalating to management if needed
Understanding the product life cycle, from signing out processes, returns procedures and any required sample care
Supporting in any shipping activities, partnering with Trade Compliance and Logistics teams to ensure all documentation is correct and complete
Awareness and understanding of the samples critical path and upcoming key initiatives, campaigns and projects
Maintaining sample storage areas and back of house standards, ensuring sample care is always upheld and reflecting a luxury image at all times, including inventories

PERSONAL PROFILE:

Experience/understanding of samples management
Experience using Launchmetrics/PLM systems desirable
Excellent working proficiency with Office 365, specifically Excel (intermediate), Powerpoint and Outlook
Exceptional communicator, and fluent in English (verbal and written)
Attention to detail, organisation skills and able to prioritise effectively
Passionate about luxury products and the fashion industry