Merchandising Assistant

Job Description

Company Description

We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers 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 judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

Job Description

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!

The Details

• Monitoring intake of stock to ensure there is enough stock cover across your category

• Ensuring the Critical Path is managed and up to date to guarantee that stock is processed efficiently and quickly

• Identify trends, issues and sales performance within your category

• Using in-house systems to create sizing and pricing analysis

• Building a great relationship and be the go-to for all your supplier's communication and queries

• Working closely with the Merchandiser and Assistant Merchandiser - creating daily/weekly reporting, trading updates and general administrative tasks

• Collaborating closely with your counterpart in the Buying team (Buying Assistant) to successfully support the team in driving your department forward

• Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

Qualifications

We’d love to meet, someone who…

• Is great with numbers and competent with Microsoft Excel - spreadsheets are a regular on the Merchandising floor!

• Is ambitious to develop a career path within Merchandising

• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment - resilience is key

• Loves ASOS.com and has an interest in Fashion

• For Senior level MA vacancies, you'll need some previous experience in a Merchandising, Planning or comparable role

Additional Information

BeneFITS’

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)

• ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)

• Employee sample sales

• Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials

• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Private medical care scheme

• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits