Business Operations Principal, Catalogue and Selection

WHAT YOU'LL DO • Lead and support high-impact, cross-functional projects from discovery through execution, ensuring measurable business outcomes.

• Apply structured problem-solving frameworks and data-driven analysis to break down complex issues and design actionable solutions.

• Develop clear project roadmaps, define milestones, and drive accountability across teams to ensure timely delivery.

• Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for operational efficiency, growth acceleration, and improved decision-making.

• Translate insights into compelling recommendations, presenting to key stakeholders in a clear, persuasive manner.

• Build scalable processes, frameworks, and reporting mechanisms that enable the business to operate with clarity and speed.

• Lead operating teams as necessary as processes go from pilot to scalable solutions.

WHO YOU ARE • Strategic thinker with 2-4+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or business operations in high-growth environments.

• Skilled problem solver with proven ability to scope, structure, and deliver complex initiatives end-to-end independently.

• Strong analytical background: highly proficient in BI tools, such as Looker, Power BI or others (including creating and updating dashboards, etc); SQL querying; able to craft data and insights presentations that explain business issues and drive movement in the organization.

• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and create their own network inside the organization.

• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with multiple priorities.

• Collaborative, resourceful, and confident in challenging assumptions constructively.

• Fun to work with and motivated to make a meaningful impact on the organization’s success.

• Strong business acumen, retail operations, and / or marketplace experience a plus.

REWARDS & BENEFITS • Health insurance for the whole family and other well-being resources

• 25 Days of Annual Leave (above the statutory) and additional Caring Days (2 days per year)

• Boomerang: sabbatical program after 5 years service

• Training opportunities and free access to LinkedIn Learning

• Flexible benefits program

• Flexible working environment

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT • 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. 

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