At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and manage inventory for a luxury fashion brand.
- Company: Join Browns Fashion, a leader in the luxury retail space.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, health insurance, and a vibrant office environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making impactful decisions in fashion merchandising.
- Qualifications: Experience in merchandising and advanced Excel skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
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.
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.
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 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, and thrive 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)
Interim Merchandiser employer: Farfetch
FARFETCH is an exceptional employer that values creativity and passion for luxury fashion, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Mayfair. As a Junior Personal Shopper, you will benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to enhance your skills while building meaningful relationships with clients. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that prioritises employee growth and delivers unparalleled client experiences.
