We’re ASOS. We blend our flair for fashion with our love of cutting- edge technology, but more importantly were interested in how we can bring the best out of you.
We exist to give people 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 judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.
ASOS is one of the UKs 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…
Working to deliver the planned sales and profitability of your department through effective planning and in-season trading
Regularly analysing department performance to maximise commercial opportunities
Working alongside your Buyer to ensure a commercial range is offered to the customer whilst ensuring both ASOS’ and the Department strategy are adhered to, taking into account OTB, Options, price, ALB and global requirements
Through strategic planning and trading of the department, managing the intake and OTB to deliver the stock requirements of the business
Developing and building strong relationships with suppliers
Providing an appropriate level of data analysis and insights that can be shared with relevant teams to aid decision making and gain buy in for ideas
Regularly meeting suppliers and brands for the department to ensure that key messages and movements in forecast are communicated clearly.
Working collaboratively with supply base to innovate solutions and processes within production planning and critical path management
Constantly seeking opportunities to maximise both intake and profit margin against plan
Developing short term and long term department strategies with the Buyer to maximise department profit.
Driving, adapting and adjusting department strategy in season based on trade performance
Resolving issues that may arise and working collaboratively with Buying and other relevant teams to come up with effective solutions
Reviews KPIs regularly to ensure that the BTA is realistic, highlighting changes to team and management.
Demonstrating a global mindset, discussing and sharing opportunities and risks with other depts to influence global strategy and drive divisional performance
Seeking opportunities to improve ways of working and systems use to trade more effectively globally, sharing knowledge with the team
Managing and developing a high-performing team of AMs and MAs through regular 1:1s, honest and constructive feedback. Providing an environment which encourages all team members to provide ideas and suggestions.
We’d love to meet, someone who…
Has a proven track record in Merchandising within a fast-paced and rapidly changing global Retailer
Demonstrates the ability to drive the success of a department through creative and commercial thinking
Demonstrates the ability to gain buy in from the team and management to potentialize opportunities
Embraces and champions the benefits of change within the wider team
Can confidently present the department performance and strategy to the team and management
Shows a great understanding of the ASOS customer and customer segmentation and reflects this in decision making
Demonstrates a commercial and analytical mindset, using data and insights to leverage opportunities that successfully contribute to the department and wider ASOS strategy
Uses relevant market insights to aid decision making and achieve the best outcome for the business
Shows strong awareness of current trends, Retail market conditions and opportunities within a Global context
Builds great relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Has an effective and inclusive management style, role modelling positive behaviours and providing the team with clear direction and development
Has strong systems skills, including advanced Excel and relevant trading systems.
Additional Information
What’s in it for you?
#LI-SW1
We want our people to be whoever they want to be. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at ASOS, but how’re we doing it?
Through our Fashion with Integrity strategy we are driving diversity, equity and inclusion across every aspect of ASOS and ensuring every ASOSer can be their authentic self at work. We want our people to be whoever they want to be, because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work.
We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We’ve also recently been placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer List too.
There are safe space employee networks and we host a monthly DEI events series to help support and celebrate all of our people. We are constantly listening to our people, evolving, changing and taking a flexible approach to how we make ASOS truly inclusive.
br{display:none;}.css-58vpdc ul > li{margin-left:0;}.css-58vpdc li{padding:0;}]]> Aston University’s mission is to be one of the UK’s leading universities for students aspiring...
Apply For This JobLocation: Mainly office based in Bakewell (off the A6, easily accessible from Sheffield, Chesterfield and Derby) with some travel to...
Apply For This Jobbr{display:none;}.css-58vpdc ul > li{margin-left:0;}.css-58vpdc li{padding:0;}]]> We are excited to be recruiting to a rare vacancy in our expanding School Admissions...
Apply For This JobChange the lives of children who have SEN For some young people with special educational needs or mental health difficulties,...
Apply For This Jobbr{display:none;}.css-58vpdc ul > li{margin-left:0;}.css-58vpdc li{padding:0;}]]> Due to the recent expansion of our team, we are excited to be recruiting to...
Apply For This Jobbr{display:none;}.css-58vpdc ul > li{margin-left:0;}.css-58vpdc li{padding:0;}]]> Central London location Exciting and fast-paced Recruitment opportunity About Our Client A fast-paced and reputable...
Apply For This Job