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.
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!
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
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