Join ASOS as an Assistant Merchandiser in Womenswear based in London, United Kingdom. In this full-time role requiring at least three days each week in the office, you will play a key role in planning, forecasting, and trading to drive sales, profitability, and an exceptional customer experience.
Requirements
Previous experience as an Assistant Merchandiser within a fashion, retail, or ecommerce environment
Strong experience managing sales forecasts, stock planning, and intake
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with merchandising systems
Strong numerical and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
Experience coaching or supporting junior team members
Skills & Responsibilities
Advanced Excel and merchandising systems: Manage weekly sales forecasts, stock levels, and intake plans to deliver sales and profit targets.
Commercial awareness and analytical skills: Analyse trading performance, identify opportunities and risks, and prepare recommendations for weekly trade meetings.
Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Buying, Product Development, and Supply Chain teams to develop balanced and customer-focused ranges.
Leadership and coaching: Coach and support Merchandising Administrators in their development.
Potential transition routes: People from Allocator, Junior Merchandiser, or Senior Merchandising Administrative Assistant roles may bring strong stock management and analytical skills, alongside meeting retail experience requirements.
Job description
Company Description
We're ASOS. We blend our flair for fashion with our love of cutting- edge technology, but more importantly were interested in how we can bring the best out of you.
We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.
Job Description
At ASOS, our Merchandising teams are at the heart of delivering the right product, in the right place, at the right time.
We're currently hiring for two Assistant Merchandiser opportunities within ASOS DESIGN, sitting in Womenswear. Whilst the responsibilities are similar across both areas, you'll have the opportunity to work within one of the largest and most exciting divisions of the ASOS business, helping to deliver trend-led product ranges loved by millions of customers worldwide.
Working closely with Buying, Product Development and Supply Chain teams, you'll play a key role in planning, forecasting and trading your department to drive sales, profitability and an exceptional customer experience.
Whether your passion is Womenswear, you'll be joining a fast-paced, customer-focused team where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact whilst continuing to develop your merchandising career.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting the day-to-day trading and performance of your ASOS DESIGN department
Managing weekly sales forecasts, stock levels and intake plans to deliver sales and profit targets
Analysing trading performance and identifying opportunities, risks and actions
Building and maintaining WSSIs and supporting longer-term strategic planning
Working closely with Buying partners to develop balanced and customer-focused ranges
Monitoring stock health and implementing actions to maximise availability and minimise markdown risk
Preparing analysis and recommendations for weekly trade meetings
Identifying customer and market trends to inform decision making
Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business
Coaching and supporting Merchandising Administrators in their development
Continuously looking for ways to improve processes, reporting and ways of working
Championing our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Working at ASOS
We believe being together in person helps us move faster, collaborate better and learn from each other every day. That's why we spend at least three days each week in the office, building connections and creating great work together.
Qualifications
About You
We'd Love to Meet Someone Who...
Has previous experience as an Assistant Merchandiser within a fashion, retail or ecommerce environment
Has strong experience managing sales forecasts, stock planning and intake
Demonstrates excellent commercial awareness and confidence making data-led decisions
Can confidently analyse performance and communicate recommendations to stakeholders
Has strong numerical and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
Builds positive relationships and collaborates effectively across teams
Thrives in a fast-paced and constantly evolving retail environment
Has experience coaching or supporting more junior team members
Has advanced Excel skills and experience working with merchandising systems
Is passionate about fashion, online retail and delivering an outstanding customer experience
Loves ASOS.com and has a genuine interest in the ASOS DESIGN brand
Additional Information
BeneFITS’
Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
Employee sample sales
25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
Private medical care scheme
Fixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from us
Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role.
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