Assistant Merchandiser

ASOS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in the UK is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to oversee daily operations within the Merchandising department. The candidate will be responsible for forecasting sales and stock levels, monitoring department performance, and working closely with buying teams. Strong communication skills and prior experience in a fashion retail environment are essential. The role offers employee discounts, paid leave, and opportunities for career development, with at least 3 days in the office each week.

Benefits

Employee discount

Private medical care scheme

25 days paid annual leave

Fixed Annual Payment

Qualifications

• Experience in planning weekly sales and stock management.
• Ability to manage and develop team members is desirable.
• Knowledge of reporting tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting sales and stock levels.
• Monitoring department performance and identifying risks.
• Supporting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

Skills

Proven experience as an Assistant Merchandiser

Excellent communication skills

Strong computer skills, especially in Excel

Confidence in managing a category

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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. 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!

What You’ll be Doing

• Responsible for the smooth-running day to day of the Merchandising department
• Forecasting sales and stock levels to achieve sales plans and margin/profit targets for the department
• Monitoring the department performance and identifying opportunities, as well as potential risk/loss
• Working closely with the Buying teams to successfully range plan for the department
• Participating in trade meetings with Heads of and Directors
• Evaluating the running of the department, whilst focusing on lead times and general performance
• Developing and managing Merchandising Administrators to encourage their development
• Managing the WSSI and supporting trade plans
• Supporting our culture by driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

We 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 daysa week in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Merchandiser (or similar) in a Fashion Retail business.
• Experience of planning weekly sales, stock and intake management
• The confidence to manage and own a category, including participating in weekly trade meetings
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to build relationships internally and externally at all levels
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of managing and developing team members (desirable)
• Strong computer skills, in particular, Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of reporting tools is desirable
• A passion and interest in online retail – loves ASOS.com!

Additional Information

• 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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