Interim Merchandiser

Farfetch; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits

Health & Critical Illness cover

Hybrid Work Model

Job summary

Browns Fashion, part of the Farfetch group, is seeking an Interim Merchandiser to deliver revenue, intake and sell-through targets across channels for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will collaborate with Buying to plan strategies and manage OTB in-line with Browns' KPIs, while optimising inventory and stock flow.

We seek an experienced merchandiser with strong Excel skills and a proactive, autonomous approach.

Qualifications

• Background: Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser in luxury, premium, or fast-paced fashion retail
• WSSI forecasting: hands-on experience to forecast sales, stock, markdown impact, and margin
• Advanced Excel: complex formulas, pivot tables, data modelling
• Strong commercial thinking with analytical capabilities and good business judgment
• Self-motivated, takes ownership and proactive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and clear communication skills
• Organised and able to prioritise amid shifting priorities

Responsibilities

• Strategy & OTB Management: partner with Buying to build annual strategies and OTB budgets aligned with KPIs
• In-Season Trading: analyse weekly performance and lead the reorder process for availability
• Inventory & Intake Control: manage intake and stock flow to hit revenue and stock turn targets
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: collaborate with other functions to drive multi-channel revenue with Farfetch
• Markdown Management: own end-of-season markdowns to protect margins
• Process Improvement & Upskilling: contribute to product lifecycle improvements and train the team

Skills

WSSI management

Advanced Excel

Autonomous

Commercial & analytical

Action-oriented

Stakeholder management

Organised

Tools

Excel

Job description

BROWNS FASHION

Disruptive, unexpected and revolutionary in our own way... Browns changed the course of retail and fashion history forever when it opened in 1970. Born in London but celebrated globally, we're the one-stop shop for the best luxury fashion including established designers and emerging talent; renowned for our influence in fashion and style, and our innovative approach to retail and high-level service. Powered by Farfetch, we continue to disrupt the retail landscape to deliver a global luxury shopping experience of the future, championing creativity and originality.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Together we are here to make a difference and to spread kindness. We welcome differences, empower individuality and celebrate diverse skills and perspectives, creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

MERCHANDISING

We support Browns to maximise commercial opportunities through effective management of Browns inventory, driving sales and profit through improved trading and planning, and we do this by supporting all channels across our store, brownsfashion.com and Farfetch.

LONDON

Our London Head Office is based on Old Street, London's tech hub; our open plan space is ideal for collaborative working and sharing ideals. We also have a large outdoor terrace which is the perfect spot to have a team lunch or host an event. We also have a home in the form of our retail boutique at Browns Brook Street in Mayfair.

THE ROLE

The Interim Merchandiser will be responsible for delivering revenue, intake and sell through targets for their department, across all channels, in-line with the Browns vision. You will be able to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract, ideally able to start as soon as possible.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Strategy & OTB Management: Partner closely with the Buying team to build and execute annual
  strategies and Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets in line with Browns' KPIs. Proactively manage and trade
  OTB in-season to maximize commercial opportunities and mitigate risks
• In-Season Trading: Analyse weekly departmental performance and leverage key trading levers to
  drive revenue. Lead the reorder process to ensure 100% availability of key styles.
• Inventory & Intake Control: Strategically manage intake and stock flow to ensure we hit revenue and stock turn targets, ensuring a stellar assortment in our boutiques.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other functions to drive multi-channel
  revenue, specifically partnering with Farfetch to optimize the Browns product offering on their
  platform.
• Markdown Management: Own the end-of-season markdown process for your department, working
  closely with wider teams to clear stock efficiently while protecting profit margins.
• Process Improvement & Upskilling: Act as the voice of merchandising on ad-hoc projects to optimize the product lifecycle, and play an active role in training and upskilling the wider merchandising team

WHO YOU ARE

• Background: Proven experience operating at a Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser level, ideally
  within a luxury, premium, or fast-paced multi-brand fashion retail environment
• WSSI Management: Deep, hands-on experience managing a WSSI (Weekly Stock & Sales Intake) to
  accurately forecast sales, stock levels, markdown impact, and margin.
• Advanced Excel: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modelling) is essential for daily analysis
• Highly Driven & Autonomous: You are self-motivated, take true ownership of your department, andthrive when given the freedom to execute.
• Commercial & Analytical: You are a commercial thinker with exceptional analytical capabilities and sound business judgment.
• Action-Oriented: Highly proactive, accountable, and focused on finding solutions in a fast-paced
  environment.
• Collaborative Communicator: You possess strong stakeholder management and influencing skills,
  with the ability to communicate with clarity.
• Organised: Able to prioritize seamlessly and stay structured amidst shifting priorities

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Employee Pension Scheme
• Flexible Benefits Program
• Health Insurance & Critical Illness cover
• Flexible work environment- Hybrid Model (3 days a week from the office, 2 days from home)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT & SCAM DISCLAIMER

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES- Farfetch is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process.
We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.