Company Description
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.
Job Description
Standard working hours: 9:00 to 18:00
Office location: Walking distance from Gayrettepe metro station, Istanbul
Hybrid working:
This role includes frequent factory visits. We have UK buyers visiting every two weeks, and you would regularly accompany them to factory visits. As a result, there is a natural balance between being in the office and being out for supplier meetings.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting the drive to position ASOS globally as a leading Fashion brand through garment development, trend adaptation & sustainability initiatives.
- Managing the critical path from end to end.
- Working closely with factories, garment manufacturers, and suppliers to negotiate the best prices, delivery lead times, and quality standards.
- Coordinating with buying and design teams to organize buying trips in collaboration with suppliers.
- Ensuring product quality and working with the technical team by reviewing fits, workmanship, and fabric performance, taking proactive measures to solve production issues for ontime shipment.
- Supporting and offering ideas for new production processes & best practices aligned with ASOS’s Commercial Strategy and Sustainability goals.
- Researching & presenting regular trend updates, sourcing new manufacturing techniques, trims, and embellishments as appropriate ahead of the season.
- Collaborating with the Sustainability and Ethical Teams to work towards the targets and maintain full transparency of production origins.
Qualifications
About you:
- Experience in garment manufacturing, sourcing, or production, preferably in a multi-product supplier or at a retailer (buying, merchandising, or product development).
- Strong ability to present ideas, trends, or reports effectively to stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and negotiation skills with experience managing multiple suppliers.
- Good knowledge of Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Understanding of PLM systems and production tracking would be a plus.
Additional Information
BeneFITS’
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical
- Group income protection
- Pension
- Staff discounts
- Holiday and celebration days
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