Assistant Merchandiser: Fashion Forecasting & Stock Strategy

asos.com Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount (hello ASOS discount

Employee sample sales

25 days paid annual leave + an extra '

Private medical care scheme

Fixed annual payment in addition to my

Personalised learning opportunities

Job summary

ASOS is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the Merchandising department in a fast-paced fashion retail environment. You will help forecast sales and stock, monitor performance, and work with Buying teams to range plan for TOPSHOP/TOPMAN offerings.

You should have solid merchandising experience, trend awareness for the 20-something customer, and strong Excel/MS Office skills. The role includes collaboration across teams and potential exposure to trade meetings and WSSI planning.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Merchandiser or within a fashion retail Merchandising team
• Strong understanding of 20-something culture and the 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
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills; knowledge of reporting tools is a bonus

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
• You're passionate about fashion, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and understand what our 20-something TOPSHOP/TOPMAN customer loves. You bring solid merchandising experience, strong commercial awareness, and the confidence to support and own key areas of the business while building great relationships across teams and suppliers.

Skills

Assistant Merchandiser

Fashion merchandising

Trend awareness

Excel

Job description

ASOS is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the Merchandising department in a fast-paced fashion retail environment. You will help forecast sales and stock, monitor performance, and work with Buying teams to range plan for TOPSHOP/TOPMAN offerings.

You should have solid merchandising experience, trend awareness for the 20-something customer, and strong Excel/MS Office skills. The role includes collaboration across teams and potential exposure to trade meetings and WSSI planning.