About this role
ASOS is one of the UK's top fashion and beauty destinations, expanding globally at a rapid pace. Our values are to be authentic, brave and creative, and we live and breathe these in everything we do. The ASOS Merchandising team ensure that we have the right products, at the right time, in the right place and in the right quantities. They work closely with the buying teams to plan and build the ranges taking control of stock levels to maximise profit. Without merchandisers, there would be no stock to sell!
What You’ll be Doing
Managing the day-to-day trading and performance of your branded product areaForecasting sales, stock and intake to deliver departmental sales, stock and profit targetsAnalysing trading performance and identifying commercial opportunities, risks and actionsSupporting assortment and range planning alongside Buying teams and brand partnersBuilding strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external brand contactsDriving stock optimisation across your department to maximise availability and minimise riskOwning WSSI management and contributing to departmental trade plansPreparing analysis and recommendations for weekly trade meetings with senior stakeholdersReviewing performance against KPIs and implementing actions to improve resultsCoaching and supporting Merchandising Administrators and Assistant Merchandisers in their developmentContinuously looking for ways to improve processes, reporting and ways of workingSupporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiativesWe believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. That’s why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days a week in the office. It’s a rhythm that speeds up decision making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.
Who We’d Like to Meet...
Proven experience as an Assistant Merchandiser within a fashion, retail or ecommerce environmentExperience managing weekly sales forecasting, stock planning and intake managementStrong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret data and make informed trading decisionsConfidence owning a category and presenting recommendations within trade meetingsExcellent analytical skills with strong attention to detailThe ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externallyComfortable working in a fast-paced and ever-changing retail environmentExperience coaching, mentoring or supporting the development of junior team members is desirableAdvanced Excel skills and experience working with merchandising systems and reporting toolsA passion for brands, online retail and delivering an exceptional customer experienceLoves ASOS.com! BeneFITS’
Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)Employee sample sales25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special momentPrivate medical care schemeFixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from usOpportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role.Why take our word for it? Search #InsideASOS on our socials to see what life at ASOS is like.