Burberry Allocator

New York New York USA

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Employment
Full-time
Seniority
Junior
Compensation
$72,000–82,000/year
Department
Merchandising, Buying & Planning
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Oct 19, 2026

About Burberry

Burberry Limited, a quintessentially British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages diversity and sustainability, making it a leader in the luxury industry.

The Allocator analyzes regional business performance and manages made-for-Outlet allocations, replenishment, inventory levels, special orders, and merchandising support. Expected base salary is $72,000–$82,000 per year at commencement; the individualized package may also include commission, discretionary bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and company-sponsored benefits.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Analyze and report business performance by channel, region, and category, providing a consolidated and consistent view of regional results.
  • Align and collaborate with Merchandising, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Regional Finance, and Central Planning on made-for-Outlet strategy, product priorities, vendor and store delivery constraints, and capacity constraints.
  • Analyze business at store, style, and size level to develop distribution strategies, optimize inventory levels, and drive productivity.
  • Use A&R to manage replenishment of made-for-Outlet products and create manual pushes when needed.
  • Optimize allocations by store based on customer profile and inventory strategies, including management of the ageing profile of the inventory assortment.
  • Communicate current business trends and opportunities to field teams and stores to proactively drive future business, fulfil special orders, and address requests.
  • Support special orders by reviewing stock offers, entering them in SAP, and tracking them.
  • Support merchandising responsibilities, including building buy books and executing consolidations.

Qualifications

  • 1–2 years of allocation experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Clear knowledge and understanding of retail mathematics and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong Excel skills, including complex formula applications.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience presenting reports and analysis to others.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to partner and strategize with cross-functional partners.
  • SAP knowledge is a plus.

Skills

Retail mathematics Microsoft Office Excel Complex formula applications Analytical skills Reporting and analysis presentations Cross-functional communication and collaboration SAP

Experience

1–2 years of allocation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Workplace

This position is based in New York, New York, USA.

The setting New York

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Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 72,000 to USD 82,000 per annum.

Benefits

The total compensation package may include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short- and long-term incentive packages, and company-sponsored benefit programs.

Culture

Burberry fosters a creative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and sustainability. The company is committed to being a force for good, driving industry change and championing community engagement.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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