Merchandiser - Kidswear (9 month FTC)

Job title: Merchandiser - Kidswear (9 month FTC)

About the Role An experienced Merchandiser is required to join Burberry's Kidswear team on a 9-month FTC to own and drive a key product category end-to-end, leading the full merchandising lifecycle from brief to market launch and exit. This role blends strategic ownership with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring an Assistant Merchandiser. It sits at the heart of the product engine, shaping strategy with Design, Sourcing, Product Development and Planning to deliver globally resonant product.

What You'll Do

• Own and drive the product category lifecycle from brief to delist/exit.
• Collaborate with the Merchandising Manager and team to develop the strategic plan and influence cross-functional partners.
• Develop and present the range plan including pricing strategy, COO and competitive positioning.
• Build relationships with cross-functional peers across Sourcing, Design, Product Development and Planning.
• Establish effective working relationships with Regional Merchandising teams for product feedback and market research.
• Deliver collection presentations and coordinate collection notes and buying guides.
• Analyze seasonal buys and provide strategic, coherent recaps.
• Manage sample budgets, tracking, and the ordering process for samples.
• Manage projects independently; prioritize day-to-day activities and deadlines.
• Run and analyze daily/weekly sales reports and propose actions.
• Ensure accuracy of seasonal market documents and PLM data entry; prepare reports using Excel for the Merchandising team.
• Monitor competitive market and conduct pricing analysis; report findings.
• Partner with Corporate Pricing to understand price bands across three core currencies and maintain PLM data to support pricing structure.
• Coordinate and support administrative duties related to market/product training for the team; deliver ad hoc admin tasks to ensure smooth operation.

What We're Looking For

• Merchandising experience in a luxury or retail environment.
• Strong product passion and market awareness, especially in RTW & Accessories.
• Strong market awareness and heightened product sensitivity.
• Commercial thinker with exceptional analytical ability and sound judgement.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort handling data quickly.
• Highly proactive, accountable and action-oriented.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Collaborative, organized and able to operate with clarity in a fast-moving environment.