Assistant Merchandiser - Brand Specialist

The Very Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to manage relationships with strategic brand partners and ensure timely stock delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for data analysis. This role offers opportunities for skill development and collaboration with various teams.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working

Inclusive culture

£250 benefits allowance

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Udemy learning access

Performance-based bonus

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Qualifications

• Experience as an established Assistant Merchandiser is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop strong partnerships with key strategic brand partners.
• Prepare and analyze sales, stock, and supplier performance reports.
• Support merchandise plan execution through order reconciliation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Commercial Acumen

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Workload Prioritization

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Merchandiser - Brand Specialist

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About Us. We are The Very Group, dedicated to helping families get more out of life. We understand the busy lives of our customers and aim to support them with top brands, products, and flexible payment options on Very.co.uk. We are also committed to the growth, purpose, and wellbeing of our employees.

About The Role. We are seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join The Very Group. Reporting to the Merchandiser, this role offers opportunities to develop your skills further. You will act as a Brand Specialist for a global strategic brand partner, managing relationships and collaborating with buying and merchandising teams to ensure the right stock is delivered at the right time to our customers.

We look for motivated individuals with attention to detail, strong commercial acumen, and a passion for data analysis. Experience as an established Assistant Merchandiser is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain and develop strong partnerships with our key strategic brand partners, ensuring clear communication and strategic alignment.
2. Trade Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and analyze sales, stock, and supplier performance reports to support decision-making and share insights weekly with account managers.
3. Critical Path Management: Support merchandise plan execution through order reconciliation, purchase order creation, and tracking to ensure timely product delivery.
4. Stock Management: Collaborate with the merchandise planner on stock flow, replenishment, and cross-functional coordination to optimize volume and margin.
5. Customer Feedback Integration: Use customer reviews and feedback to inform buying decisions and improve product offerings.

About You

We recognize high expectations and ambitions. The ideal candidate will have:

• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to build internal and external relationships
• A desire to understand the Very customer
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Decision-making abilities
• Workload prioritization skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working
• Inclusive culture (see Glassdoor reviews)
• £250 benefits allowance
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Performance-based bonus
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Matched pension up to 6%

How to Apply

Our team will contact successful applicants for further checks and interviews, which may be remote or in-person. We conduct a single-stage interview: a 60-minute video or face-to-face discussion about your skills and experience. We are committed to inclusivity and reasonable adjustments for all candidates.

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us to request support.