Engineering Technologist Assistant, Raw Material Management

Engineering Technologist Assistant, Raw Material Management

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

This role safeguards the quality, integrity, and seamless flow of Burberry’s fabrics across the supply chain, ensuring excellence from mill to product while championing partnership, precision, and elevated craftsmanship. The role requires frequent trips to Turin.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RTW bulk fabric approval process, ensuring mills follow Burberry’s standards and delivering precise evaluations of cutting references.
• Safeguard fabric quality by verifying hand‑feel, colour consistency and aesthetic alignment with approved references.
• Maintain rigorous documentation and data accuracy across Flex PLM and internal reference libraries.
• Manage non‑conformities with agility, coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders to protect timelines and product integrity.
• Oversee and support daily operations on the Codetex Connect platform, enabling seamless use for mills, vendors and internal teams.
• Guide Codetex inspection priorities and provide technical input during visual assessments to uphold Burberry’s quality expectations.
• Analyse platform data to generate insights that support quality optimisation and supply chain performance.
• Build strong partnerships through training, collaboration and on‑site support with mills, vendors and Codetex teams.

Personal Profile

• Experience in fabric quality, raw materials or textile sourcing within fashion.
• Strong understanding of fabric construction, inspection standards and colour evaluation.
• Confidence working with PLM or digital supply chain tools (Codetex is a plus).
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and support decisions.
• Willingness to travel for inspections and vendor visits when needed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Italy | Milan | SC CENTRAL OPERATIONS | RAW MATERIALS MANAGEMENT – RTW

Education level: None
Work experience: Less than 6 months