Womenswear Assistant Merchandiser: Trade & Trends Champion

ASOS; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee sample sales

25 days annual leave + extra day

Private medical care scheme

Fixed annual payment

Job summary

ASOS is hiring an Assistant Merchandiser for ASOS DESIGN in Womenswear. You’ll support trading, forecasting, and stock planning to drive sales and profitability while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You’ll work closely with Buying, Product Development and Supply Chain to shape balanced product ranges, analyse performance, and guide decision-making. A fast-paced, collaborative environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience as an Assistant Merchandiser within fashion, retail or ecommerce environment.
• Has strong experience managing sales forecasts, stock planning and intake.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness and confidence making data-led decisions.
• Can communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Builds relationships and collaborates across teams.
• Thrives in fast-paced retail environment.
• Experience coaching or supporting junior team members.
• Advanced Excel skills and merchandising systems experience.
• Passion for fashion, online retail and customer experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Merchandising

Forecasting

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Coaching junior team

Retail experience

Excel skills

Fashion/apparel enthusiasm

Tools

Excel

Job description

ASOS is hiring an Assistant Merchandiser for ASOS DESIGN in Womenswear. You’ll support trading, forecasting, and stock planning to drive sales and profitability while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You’ll work closely with Buying, Product Development and Supply Chain to shape balanced product ranges, analyse performance, and guide decision-making. A fast-paced, collaborative environment awaits.