Merchandiser (Partner Brands)
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About the role
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.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary, pension, and private medical care scheme
- Performance related bonus
- Flex benefits allowance - which you can chose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
- 25 days paid annual leave + an extra day for your birthday
- Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
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