Merchandiser

Farfetch; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits Program

Health Insurance & Critical Illness

Hybrid Model

Job summary

Browns Fashion, part of the Farfetch group, is hiring an Interim Merchandiser for a 12-month fixed-term contract to deliver revenue, intake and sell-through targets across all channels, starting ASAP. You’ll partner with Buying on annual strategies and OTB, trade in-season, manage WSSI budgets, control inventory and stock flow, and collaborate cross-functionally to optimise the Browns offer.

The role is hybrid (3 days in office, 2 from home) at our London offices; advanced Excel and analytical

Qualifications

• Background in merchandiser roles within luxury or premium fashion retail.
• Experience owning a business area and delivering against targets.
• Advanced Excel with pivot tables and data modelling.
• Autonomous and proactive with strong ownership.
• Commercial and analytical mindset with solid judgment.
• Clear, collaborative communication with stakeholders.
• Highly organised with ability to prioritise amid change.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & OTB management: plan annual strategies and budgets with Buying.
• In-season trading to drive revenue and highlight actions to senior managers.
• Own WSSI budget and forecast; identify risks and take action.
• Inventory and intake control to hit revenue and stock turn targets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimise multi-channel revenue.
• Own end-of-season markdown process to protect margins.
• Drive process improvements and upskill the merchandising team.
• Develop and mentor the assistant merchandiser.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Autonomous

Collaborative communication

Organised

Commercial mindset

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. Manage core forecasts to
  maintain optimal stock levels on key styles.
• In-Season Trading: Analyse weekly departmental performance and leverage key trading levers to
  drive revenue. Present in weekly and monthly trade meetings, highlighting key insights and actions to
  senior managers
• WSSI Management: own Dept WSSI Budget and forecast. Provide realistic end of season view to
  wider business to identify sales or stock risks with actions to drive revenue / sell thru.
• 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, partnering with store and Farfetch to optimize the Browns product offering
• 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, function and wider business. Play an active role in training and upskilling the
  wider merchandising team.
• Team management: develop and mentor assistant merchandiser

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
• Department Management: Proven experience owning area of business and being soley responsible for
  execution of strategy to hit targets. Experience managing WSSI 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, and
  thrive when given the freedom to execute.
• Commercial & Analytical: You are a commercial thinker with exceptional data and 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

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.