Assistant Merchandiser: Fashion Forecast & Stock Optimization

ASOS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Employee sample sales

25 days paid annual leave + extra day

Private medical care

Fixed annual payment

Personalised learning opportunities

Job summary

ASOS is seeking a Merchandising professional to oversee the smooth operation of the Merchandising department in a fast-paced fashion retail environment. You will forecast sales and stock, monitor performance, and work closely with Buying to plan ranges, supporting trade meetings with senior teams.

Ideal candidates have experience as an Assistant Merchandiser, a strong grasp of TOPSHOP/TOPMAN customer trends, and excellent Excel/MS Office skills. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Merchandiser or within a fashion retail Merchandising team.
• Strong understanding of 20 something culture and TOPSHOP/TOPMAN customer, with trend awareness.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate clearly at all levels.
• Experience managing weekly sales, stock, and intake, plus confidence contributing to trade meetings.

Responsibilities

• 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 an MA to encourage their development.
• Managing the WSSI and supporting trade plans.

Skills

Assistant Merchandiser experience

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Tools

Reporting tools

Job description

ASOS is seeking a Merchandising professional to oversee the smooth operation of the Merchandising department in a fast-paced fashion retail environment. You will forecast sales and stock, monitor performance, and work closely with Buying to plan ranges, supporting trade meetings with senior teams.

Ideal candidates have experience as an Assistant Merchandiser, a strong grasp of TOPSHOP/TOPMAN customer trends, and excellent Excel/MS Office skills. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.