Merchandising Coordinator

ASICS EMEA; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office gym access

Gear discount

Calm app access

Runkeeper Go

Wellness programme

OpenUp access

Working abroad four weeks a year

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ASICS EMEA, based at our headquarters in Hoofddorp near Amsterdam, is seeking a Merchandising Operations Analyst to support in-season assortment updates, data quality, and cross-functional collaboration. You will analyse sales data with Excel and Power BI, resolve order issues, and help drive operational excellence across Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service and Operations teams.

This hybrid role offers exposure to global retail operations and a chance to contribute to a movement that moves

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in merchandising, planning, sales/commercial operations, or another analytical business environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Commerce or a related field.
• Strong analytical and data management capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI proficiency.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute in-season assortment updates and ensure accurate publication across all merchandising systems.
• Maintain high-quality merchandising data by conducting regular accuracy checks across multiple systems.
• Provide daily operational and system support to the Merchandising team to facilitate their workflow.
• Analyse assortment and sales data using Excel and Power BI to deliver actionable insights for decision-making.
• Manage and resolve failed orders and assortment-related requests to ensure smooth operational flow throughout the selling season.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service and Operations teams to ensure alignment across functions.
• Identify and implement opportunities for operational excellence to continuously improve merchandising processes.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Analytical skills

Data management

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Commerce or a related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Be part of a movement that moves the world

At ASICS, we’re more than just a brand; we’re a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for "Anima Sana in Corpore Sano" (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment. Since taking our first step in Japan in 1949, our journey has been about more than just reaching the finish lines or clocking the fastest times. It’s about the joy of moving and it’s open to all.

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

Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.

Your role in our shared journey

Located at our EMEA headquarters in Hoofddorp, near Amsterdam, you’ll contribute to our mission by ensuring smooth merchandising operations and keeping our product assortments accurate and optimised throughout the selling season. In this role, you’ll support key day-to-day activities, from managing assortments and maintaining high-quality merchandising data to analysing performance and delivering insights that support commercial success across the organisation.

Your role will be instrumental in weaving the fabric of our movement, bringing unique perspectives and driving innovation with every step.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Execute in-season assortment updates and ensure accurate publication across all merchandising systems.
• Maintain high-quality merchandising data by conducting regular accuracy checks across multiple systems.
• Provide daily operational and system support to the Merchandising team to facilitate their workflow.
• Analyse assortment and sales data using Excel and Power BI to deliver actionable insights for decision-making.
• Manage and resolve failed orders and assortment-related requests to ensure smooth operational flow throughout the selling season.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service and Operations teams to ensure alignment across functions.
• Identify and implement opportunities for operational excellence to continuously improve merchandising processes.

You Have The Following Skills

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in merchandising, planning, sales/commercial operations, or another analytical business environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Commerce or a related field.
• Strong analytical and data management capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI proficiency.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Life at ASICS

When you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, your growth and wellbeing are important. We believe in fostering an environment where every step forward is celebrated, where diversity fuels our journey, and inclusion strengthens individuals. And together and as individuals we can inspire more people to move for body and for mind.

Our commitment to your wellbeing

We’re dedicated to ensuring that every team member experiences the joy and benefits of movement. 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.