Senior Assistant Merchandiser (Branded)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee sample sales

25 days annual leave

Private medical care

Fixed annual payment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

ASOS is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team in the UK. You’ll work closely with buying teams to plan ranges, forecast sales and manage stock levels to maximise profitability.

In this fast-paced retail environment you will build strong internal stakeholder relationships, own weekly trading, and support the development of junior team members. A strong Excel skillset and passion for fashion are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Merchandiser in fashion/retail or ecommerce.
• Experience forecasting weekly sales, stock, and intake.
• Advanced Excel skills and merchandising systems knowledge.
• Ability to interpret data and make trading decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day trading for your branded product area.
• Forecast sales, stock and intake to hit targets.
• Analyse trading performance and identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with Buying teams and brand partners.
• Coach Merchandising Administrators as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Retail trading

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Merchandising systems

Reporting tools

Job 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.

But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and 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 live and breathe these in everything we do. The ASOS Merchandising team ensure 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 maximise profit. Without merchandisers, there would be no stock to sell!

What You’ll be Doing

• Managing the day-to-day trading and performance of your branded product area
• Forecasting sales, stock and intake to deliver departmental sales, stock and profit targets
• Analysing trading performance and identifying commercial opportunities, risks and actions
• Supporting assortment and range planning alongside Buying teams and brand partners
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external brand contacts
• Driving stock optimisation across your department to maximise availability and minimise risk
• Owning WSSI management and contributing to departmental trade plans
• Preparing analysis and recommendations for weekly trade meetings with senior stakeholders
• Reviewing performance against KPIs and implementing actions to improve results
• Coaching and supporting Merchandising Administrators and Assistant Merchandisers in their development
• Continuously looking for ways to improve processes, reporting and ways of working
• Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives

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

Who We’d Like to Meet...

• Proven experience as an Assistant Merchandiser within a fashion, retail or ecommerce environment
• Experience managing weekly sales forecasting, stock planning and intake management
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret data and make informed trading decisions
• Confidence owning a category and presenting recommendations within trade meetings
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• The ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and ever-changing retail environment
• Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting the development of junior team members is desirable
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with merchandising systems and reporting tools
• A passion for brands, online retail and delivering an exceptional customer experience
• Loves ASOS.com!

Additional Information

• 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.

Why take our word for it? Search #InsideASOS on our socials to see what life at ASOS is like.