Senior Assistant Merchandiser

ASOS; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ASOS, a top fashion and beauty retailer in the UK, seeks an Assistant Merchandiser to manage day-to-day operations of the Merchandising department. The successful candidate will work closely with buying teams, forecast sales, and optimize stock levels, contributing to ASOS's growth and innovation in the online retail space.

Benefits

Employee discount

Personal development opportunities

Employee sample sales

Access to LinkedIn learning materials

25 days paid annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care scheme

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Merchandiser in a fashion retail business.
• Confidence to manage and own a category.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting sales and stock levels.
• Monitoring department's performance.
• Developing and managing Merchandising Administrators.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Excel

Stock Management

Sales Forecasting

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.

We are 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 embody these in everything we do. The ASOS Merchandising team ensures 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 maximize 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's performance and identifying opportunities, as well as potential risks/losses
• 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, focusing on lead times and overall 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

Qualifications

Who We'd Like to Meet...

• Proven experience as an Assistant Merchandiser in a fashion retail business
• Experience in 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, particularly in Excel and other MS Office applications
• Knowledge of reporting tools is desirable
• A passion and interest in online retail — loves ASOS.com!

Additional Information

Benefits

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
• Employee sample sales
• Access to a wide range of LinkedIn learning materials
• 25 days paid annual leave plus an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance — which you can choose to take as extra cash or use towards other benefits

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