Jobs, fresher vacancy - Branded Sportswear Merchandiser • UK

Company: ASOS

UK

Job DescriptionASOS 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 tradingRegularly analysing department performance to maximise commercial opportunitiesWorking 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 requirementsThrough strategic planning and trading of the department, managing the intake and OTB to deliver the stock requirements of the businessDeveloping and building strong relationships with suppliersProviding an appropriate level of data analysis and insights that can be shared with relevant teams to aid decision making and gain buy in for ideasRegularly 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 managementConstantly seeking opportunities to maximise both intake and profit margin against planDeveloping 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 performanceResolving issues that may arise and working collaboratively with Buying and other relevant teams to come up with effective solutionsReviews 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 performanceSeeking opportunities to improve ways of working and systems use to trade more effectively globally, sharing knowledge with the teamManaging 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.