Assistant Merchandiser, Womenswear – Data-Driven Trading

ASOS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount (ASOS)

Employee sample sales

25 days annual leave + extra day

Private medical care

Fixed annual payment bonus

Job summary

ASOS DESIGN is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser in Womenswear to support trading and planning for the design department. You will forecast sales, manage stock intake and partner with Buying to shape balanced, customer-focused ranges.

You will analyse performance, communicate insights to stakeholders, and coach junior team members while thriving in a fast-paced fashion retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Merchandiser in fashion, retail or e-commerce.
• Strong experience managing sales forecasts, stock planning and intake.
• Data-driven decision making with strong numerical attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse performance and communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience coaching or supporting junior team members is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with merchandising systems.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day trading and performance of the ASOS DESIGN department.
• Manage weekly sales forecasts, stock levels and intake plans.
• Analyse trading performance and identify opportunities, risks and actions.
• Build and maintain WSSIs and support long-term planning.
• Collaborate with Buying to develop balanced ranges.
• Monitor stock health and actions to maximise availability and minimise markdowns.
• Prepare analysis and recommendations for weekly trade meetings.
• Identify customer and market trends to inform decisions.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Coach Merchandising Administrators and support their development.
• Continuously improve processes, reporting and ways of working.
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Forecasting

Data-driven decisions

Excel skills

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Merchandising systems

Excel

Job description

ASOS DESIGN is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser in Womenswear to support trading and planning for the design department. You will forecast sales, manage stock intake and partner with Buying to shape balanced, customer-focused ranges.

You will analyse performance, communicate insights to stakeholders, and coach junior team members while thriving in a fast-paced fashion retail environment.