Overview
Assistant Merchandiser Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at ASOS.com
Title: Assistant Merchandiser
Company: ASOS.com
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Company 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
Responsible for the smooth-running day to day of the Merchandising department
Forecasting sales and stock levels to achieve sales plans and margin/profit targets for the department
Monitoring the department performance and identifying opportunities, as well as potential risk/loss
Working closely with the Buying teams to successfully range plan for the department
Participating in trade meetings with Heads of and Directors
Evaluating the running of the department, whilst focusing on lead times and general performance
Developing and managing Merchandising Administrators to encourage their development
Managing the WSSI and supporting trade plans
Supporting our culture by driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.
Qualifications
Who We’d Like to Meet…
Proven experience as an Assistant Merchandiser (or similar) in a Fashion Retail business.
Experience of planning weekly sales, stock and intake management
The confidence to manage and own a category, including participating in weekly trade meetings
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to build relationships internally and externally at all levels
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Experience of managing and developing team members (desirable)
Strong computer skills, in particular, Excel and other MS Office applications.
Knowledge of reporting tools is desirable
A passion and interest in online retail – loves ASOS.com!
Additional Information
BeneFITS’
Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
Employee sample sales
Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
Discretionary bonus scheme
Private medical care scheme
Flexible benefits allowance – which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
Why take our word for it? Search #InsideASOS on our socials to see what life at ASOS is like.
