--- title: 'Merchandiser at Farfetch' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/merchandiser-farfetch-uk-london-9nbefz5q1pvn' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # Merchandiser at Farfetch - **Company:** Farfetch - **Location:** UK London, United Kingdom - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/farfetch/1872220b-07fb-46f2-85ba-b0664c69e703 ## 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 & 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. SCAM DISCLAIMER- It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process. ## About Farfetch ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Farfetch is the leading global marketplace for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators, and consumers across 190+ countries. - **Entity Type**: Public (OTC: FTCHQ) – though some sources classify it as privately held after a potential acquisition; market cap as of Feb 2024 was ~$8.6M. - **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom - **Founded**: 2007 - **Founders**: José Neves ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Luxury retail / e-commerce marketplace - **Target customers**: B2C – individual luxury shoppers; also B2B services for boutiques and brands - **Mission**: “To be the global platform for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators and consumers.” ## Products & Services - **[Farfetch Marketplace]**: E-commerce platform offering over 100,000 styles from 1,400+ brands, boutiques, and department stores. Type: SaaS-enabled marketplace. - **[Browns Fashion]**: Owned multi-brand luxury retailer (acquired by Farfetch). Type: Physical & online retail. - **[Farfetch Platform Solutions]**: White-label e-commerce and logistics services for luxury brands. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Market cap ~$8.6M as of Feb 2024 (public OTC) – conflicting reports; total funding raised $2.5B. - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue $2.3B (latest fiscal year). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Condé Nast (lead Series C), Vitruvian Partners (lead Series D), TriplePoint Capital (debt financing). - **Growth Signals**: Headcount declined 6.6% YoY to 2,074 employees, but active job postings surged 210% year-over-year (59 openings as of mid-2026). Recent hire of Manny Suero as VP, Private Client Americas signals focus on high-value clients. ## Competitive Advantages - **Global reach**: Customers in 190+ countries, sellers in 50+ countries. - **Curated selection**: Access to both established luxury houses and emerging designers. - **Logistics & technology**: Express delivery, free returns, and proprietary platform solutions for brands. ## Strategic Focus - Deepening relationships with top-tier luxury clients (e.g., new VP Private Client Americas). - Expanding creative & studio production capabilities (hiring in the Netherlands). - Strengthening omnichannel presence through Browns and marketplace partnerships. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Hybrid-first work model (95% of jobs listed as hybrid). Offices in London, Porto, Lisbon, New York, Shanghai, São Paulo, and more. - **Employee rating**: 3.4/5 on employer review sites; work-life balance rated 3.9, career opportunities 3.0. - **Engineering & product**: Strong technical teams (13% of workforce in technical roles). Emphasis on behavioural interviewing. - **Perks**: Not publicly detailed, but fast-paced luxury tech environment. ## Sources 1. [jobs.lever.co/farfetch](https://jobs.lever.co/farfetch) 2. [aboutfarfetch.com](https://aboutfarfetch.com/careers/hiring/) 3. [linkedin.com/company/farfetch.com](https://linkedin.com/company/farfetch.com) 4. [tryremotely.com/company/farfetch](https://tryremotely.com/company/farfetch) 5. 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