Strategic Merchandise Planner – Category & Trading

ASOS.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

ASOS Develops

Employee sample sales

LinkedIn learning materials

25 days annual leave + extra day

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care

Flexible benefits allowance

Job summary

ASOS is seeking a Merchandise Planner to own day-to-day planning and trading of key categories, managing budgets and open-to-buy, reporting to Head of Merchandise Planning.

You will collaborate with product teams to set pre-season budget allocation, analyze performance, identify opportunities and risks, and drive sales and margin.

The role requires strong numerical ability, advanced Excel, and a track record in planning, stock, intake and OTB within a fast-paced fashion environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving sales through merchandising decisions.
• Strong numerical skills and budget control.
• Experience in planning, stock, intake and OTB.
• Fashion/market knowledge to guide trade-offs between business units.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and trade key product categories with budgets and OTB.
• Analyze performance and reallocate budgets based on demand.
• Lead and mentor merchandising analysts.
• Collaborate with product and channel teams.
• Provide pricing analysis and portfolio guidance.

Skills

Merchandising

Budget management

Excel skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

ASOS is seeking a Merchandise Planner to own day-to-day planning and trading of key categories, managing budgets and open-to-buy, reporting to Head of Merchandise Planning.

You will collaborate with product teams to set pre-season budget allocation, analyze performance, identify opportunities and risks, and drive sales and margin.

The role requires strong numerical ability, advanced Excel, and a track record in planning, stock, intake and OTB within a fast-paced fashion environment.