Coordinator, ESG Operations

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.

As the ESG Operations Coordinator you will play a critical role in ensuring responsible sourcing and vendor/supplier engagement in Burberry’s supply chain. You will be at the forefront of our commitment to drive and embed sustainability best practice in Burberry’s supply chain through certification management, sourcing controls and traceability.

You will be responsible for the collection, analysis and management of critical datasets, contributing valuable insights and risk analysis, ensuring compliance with ESG legislation and contributing to achieving Burberry’s sustainability targets. You will develop a deep understanding of Burberry’s supply chain and vendor/supplier network, directly impacting our operational, commercial and responsibility priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Burberry’s sustainability objectives in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

• Data Collection, Management and Analysis
  Accurately collect, validate and analyse sourcing-related data, including country of origin data, certification, product volumes and audit results
  Conduct robust and audit ready analyses, identifying trends and mitigating supply chain risks
  Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of vendors/suppliers, material attributes and certification and vendor performance
• Project Management
  Contribute insights to strategic projects to drive improvement on vendor/supplier engagement, process management and implementation
  Develop and manage reporting of traceability and responsible sourcing insights to keep internal and external stakeholders informed on vendor performance, sourcing risks and progress against Burberry’s material targets (certification management)
  Identifying opportunities for improvement to enable traceability and simplify navigation of key traceability tools for vendors and suppliers
  Contribute collaborative ideas and streamlining processes to drive continuous improvement
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
  Support the creation and maintenance of training materials, including delivery of training to internal and external stakeholders to maintain up-to-date understanding of evolving traceability and responsible sourcing needs
  Serve as the key point of contact between vendors/suppliers and traceability partners
  Act as a thought partner to supply chain teams (global sourcing, raw material procurement, product development and product sampling), to ensure strong adherence to responsible sourcing and traceability requirements
  Produce data dashboards and visualise complex datasets to simplify communication of key progress updates, KPIs and performance metrics

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, or a related field
• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience in data analysis, data management, and reporting, preferably within a supply chain or compliance environment
• Ability to communicate complex subject matter in a clear, concise, and compelling manner, both verbally and in writing
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, including Excel (e.g., pivot tables, advanced formulas) and PowerBI (e.g., data visualisation, dashboard creation)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated analytical and statistical skills, including the ability to identify trends, anomalies, and potential risks within large datasets
• Exceptional…