Merchandise Graduate

ASICS EMEA; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to office gym and sports membership discount

50% discount on ASICS and ONITSUKA TIGER gear

Unlimited access to Calm app

Complimentary premium subscription to Runkeeper Go™ app

Comprehensive wellness programme

Professional support and meditation classes

Working abroad for four weeks every year

Job summary

ASICS EMEA in Hoofddorp is looking for a candidate to support the Direct-to-Consumer Merchandise team. You will perform analysis and coordination across various processes, creating trade reports and supporting cross-functional projects.

The role is a fixed-term position of 6 months with the possibility of extension. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and have strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, complemented by a passion for the fashion industry.

The position offers a hybrid working model and an array of wellbeing perks to support your growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented approach focusing on accuracy.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and update comprehensive trade reports.
• Support the team with ad hoc analysis and presentations.
• Coordinate marketplace merchandise projects.
• Maintain DTC merchandise files for collaboration.
• Manage merchandise systems for product launches.
• Conduct trend and market research for strategies.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented reporting

Fluency in English

Passion for fashion industry

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economy, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Business Analytics

Job description

Be part of a movement that moves the world

If you're inspired to move yourself and the world toward a brighter future, we're looking for you.

Your role in our shared journey

You'll support the Direct-to-Consumer Merchandise team with analysis and coordination across planning processes and projects. In this role, you'll help deliver comprehensive overviews for different channels, categories, and countries to highlight relevant information to the merchandise management team and support cross-departmental alignment to ensure smooth go-to-market processes.

Your role will be instrumental in bringing unique perspectives and driving innovation with every step.

This is a fixed-term position for 6 months, with the possibility of extension for an additional 6 months based on performance. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop new skills in a supportive environment.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Create and update comprehensive trade reports to support the DTC Merchandise team's planning and decision-making processes.
• Support the team and manager on ad hoc analysis and prepare presentations to deliver channel, category, and country overviews to merchandise management.
• Support marketplace merchandise projects by coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate and maintain DTC merchandise files to facilitate smooth collaboration between cross-functional teams.
• Manage merchandise systems to ensure efficient go-to-market processes and timely product launches.
• Conduct trend and market research to feed into product assortment strategies for concession partners.
• Be in contact with the DTC Merchandise team to ensure support on the different channels.

You have the following skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economy, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Business Analytics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented approach with focus on accuracy in reporting and analysis.
• Cross-functional collaboration skills with proactive and organised working style.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English.
• Passion for product & sports (fashion) industry.

Life at ASICS

When you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, and your growth and wellbeing are important.

Our commitment to your wellbeing

To support your wellbeing, we offer:

• Access to office gym and sports membership discount.
• Exclusive 50% discount on ASICS and ONITSUKA TIGER gear.
• Unlimited access to the Calm app for better sleep and mental fitness.
• Complimentary premium subscription to our Runkeeper Go™ app.
• A comprehensive wellness programme consisting of exercise and educational sessions.
• Professional support and meditation classes are available through OpenUp Access.
• Working abroad for four weeks every year.
• Hybrid working model. Combine the flexibility of working from home with the dynamic energy of an office environment.