Merchandising Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical care

Annual fixed payment bonus

Job summary

ASOS is looking for a Merchandising Assistant to support the Merchandising team by ensuring the right products are in the right place at the right time, handling data across systems, and assisting with admin tasks in a fast-paced fashion retail environment.

You will work with large data sets, learn multiple systems, and collaborate with Buyers and Merchandisers. The role involves stock, pricing, and promotional activities with a focus on accuracy and organization.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fashion and ASOS values with a collaborative mindset.
• Previous admin experience or exposure to office based tasks.
• Understanding of retail operations or fashion trends is a plus.
• Familiarity with stock, pricing, or order management systems is a bonus.
• Analytical mindset and commercial awareness to help interpret data and support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate product and stock data across systems (data entry, updating spreadsheets).
• Raise and track purchase orders and liaise with suppliers for delivery updates.
• Monitor stock levels and flag issues (delays, shortages).
• Prepare reports and presentations (sales summaries, stock updates) for team meetings.
• Support promotional and markdown activities by updating systems and checking accuracy.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, scheduling, and meeting preparation.
• Collaborate with Buyers and Merchandisers to ensure smooth product flow.
• Support diversity, equity & inclusion strategies within the team.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced work

Tools

Excel

Data entry systems

Job description

Weare 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? Weare 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

Join ASOS as a Merchandising Assistant and kick start your career in fashion retail!

This is the perfect entry point for someone eager to learn, grow, and make an impact in one of the most exciting areas of the business. You will play a key role in supporting the Merchandising team to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time, helping us deliver the best experience for our customers.

This role is hands on and fast paced. You will work with large volumes of data, learn multiple systems, and develop a sharp eye for detail. It's admin heavy, but every task you complete contributes to the bigger picture of driving sales and shaping our product offering. You will need to be organised, adaptable, and ready to tackle changing priorities head on.

The Details

• Maintain accurate product and stock data across systems (data entry, updating spreadsheets).
• Raise and track purchase orders and liaise with suppliers for delivery updates.
• Monitor stock levels and flag issues (e.g., delays, shortages).
• Prepare reports and presentations (sales summaries, stock updates) for team meetings.
• Support promotional and markdown activities by updating systems and checking accuracy.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, scheduling, and meeting preparation.
• Collaborate with Buyers and Merchandisers to ensure smooth product flow.
• Supporting our culture by championing 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 days a week in the office. It's a rhythm that speeds up decision making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.

Qualifications

About You

You are a collaborative team player with a genuine passion for fashion and a strong connection to the ASOS values: Authentic, Brave, Creative, Deliver.

Ideally, you will bring some previous admin experience or exposure to office based tasks, plus an understanding of retail operations or fashion trends - whether through work experience, internships, or education. Familiarity with systems for stock, pricing, or order management is a bonus, as is an analytical mindset and commercial awareness to help interpret data and support decision making.

What you will need to succeed:

• Confidence working with large data sets while maintaining accuracy.
• Comfort using Excel and digital tools (sorting, filtering, formulas).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• A quick learner who can adapt to new systems and changing priorities.
• Clear and professional communication skills for working with internal teams and external suppliers.

If you are passionate about fashion, thrive on problem solving, and want to build a solid foundation for a career in merchandising, this is your chance to get stuck in and start your journey with ASOS.

Additional Information

The Recruitment Process – What To Expect

Stage 1: Apply Online

Stage 2: ASOS Values Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
If your application is successful, you will receive an invite from our assessment partner Maki to complete the SJT. You will have 7 days to complete it, and it is designed to understand how you approach real life scenarios in line with our values.

Stage 3: Immersive Assessment
If you pass the SJT, you will be invited to complete a Merchandising immersive assessment on Maki. This is a 20-minute activity, designed to reflect the role through numerical (maths) tasks and real-world Merchandising Assistant scenarios. You can complete it at a time that works for you within 7 days.

Stage 4: Assessment Day
The final stage will be an in person assessment at our Camden office, where you'll get to meet the team and show us your skills.

• 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