Job Description: Merchandisers are responsible for strategically driving the business through effective planning, range building and trading, working collaboratively with Buying, Sourcing, Design, Technical, Global Commerce and Marketing teams to achieve commercially successful outcomes for the department and wider business. We are currently looking for an experienced Merchandiser / Senior Merchandiser to join our Womenswear team, with opportunities across Branded and Own Buy departments. Job Responsibilities: Working collaboratively with supply base to innovate solutions and processes within production planning and critical path management Seeking opportunities to improve ways of working and systems use to trade more effectively globally, sharing knowledge with the team Working to deliver the planned sales and profitability of your department through effective planning and in-season trading 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. 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 Driving, adapting and adjusting department strategy in season based on trade performance Through strategic planning and trading of the department, managing the intake and OTB to deliver the stock requirements of the business Demonstrating a global mindset, discussing and sharing opportunities and risks with other depts to influence global strategy and drive divisional performance 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 Developing and building strong relationships with suppliers 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. Regularly meeting suppliers and brands for the department to ensure that key messages and movements in forecast are communicated clearly. 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. Regularly analysing department performance to maximise commercial opportunities Job Requirements: Has a proven track record in Merchandising within a fast-paced and rapidly changing global Retailer Builds great relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers Demonstrates the ability to gain buy in from the team and management to potentialize opportunities Has an effective and inclusive management style, role modelling positive behaviours and providing the team with clear direction and development Demonstrates a commercial and analytical mindset, using data and insights to leverage opportunities that successfully contribute to the department and wider ASOS strategy Can confidently present the department performance and strategy to the team and management Embraces and champions the benefits of change within the wider team Has strong systems skills, including advanced Excel and relevant trading systems. Uses relevant market insights to aid decision making and achieve the best outcome for the business Shows a great understanding of the ASOS customer and customer segmentation and reflects this in decision making Shows strong awareness of current trends, Retail market conditions and opportunities within a Global context Demonstrates the ability to drive the success of a department through creative and commercial thinking Job Details: Company: Asos Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: London, England, United Kingdom Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here vacancyvite.com
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