Fabric Merchandiser

We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers 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 judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

• Supporting the drive to position ASOS globally as a leading Fashion brand though fabric innovation, trend & sustainability.
• Working with key mills to drive new fabric trend & first to market fashion & gaining market price intelligence on volume fabrics to drive margin. 
• Exploring & driving consolidation opportunities across key Retail Departments negotiating the best fabric prices & delivery directly with garment manufacturers, fabric suppliers & agents. 
• Working closely with agents, mills and manufacturers to gain full transparency of fabric origins as part of the wider ASOS Fashion with Integrity initiative.
• Supporting & offering ideas for new fabric processes & best practices that support the ASOS Commercial Strategy within ASOS supplier business model   
• Working closely alongside factories to review existing fabric bases with a view to making consistent improvements in ASOS quality.  
•  Researching & being confident to present regular fabric trend updates, sourcing new fabrics as appropriate ahead of the season.
• Delivering seasonal overarching fabric trends, Catwalk Updates, Social Media & International Trade Shows.  Collaborating with the Sustainability and Ethical Teams to work towards the FWI targets.

• Experience in multi product supplier (manufacturing, sourcing, or production) or at a retailer (buying, merchandising, or product development).
• Strong ability to present ideas, trends, or reports effectively to stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and possibly working with large datasets.
•  Understanding of PLM systems would be a plus but is not mandatory.

BeneFITS’

• Life Assurance 
• Private Medics 
• Group income protection 
• Pension 
• Staff discounts 
• Holiday and celebration days

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