Assistant Merchandiser Data-Driven Fashion Planning Hybrid

The-Very-Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Inclusive culture

£250 flexible benefits allowance

27 days holiday + bank holidays

LinkedIn learning access

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Job summary

Very is seeking a commercially minded Assistant Merchandiser to join the Fashion Merchandising team. You will support the Merchandiser and Buying teams with range planning, assortment strategies and data-driven trading analysis to drive performance.

Ideal candidates will combine strong analytical capability with commercial awareness, have experience in fashion retail merchandising, and be proficient in Excel and planning tools.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Merchandising, Assistant Merchandiser or Merchandise Admin role within fashion retail.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets.
• Experience of forecasting, stock management and trading analysis.
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with planning and reporting tools.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting range and assortment planning, including forecasting and maintaining range plans
• Delivering weekly, monthly and seasonal trading analysis, identifying opportunities, risks and actionable recommendations
• Managing in-season stock, intake and order books to ensure products arrive as planned
• Monitoring product availability and sell-through performance, taking proactive action
• Analysing market trends, competitor activity and customer demand to support commercial decision-making
• Supporting pricing, promotions and markdown activity through performance analysis and forecasting
• Building strong relationships with Buying, Operations and Supplier partners

Skills

Analytical ability

Forecasting

Stock management

Trading analysis

Excel

Planning tools

Communication

Education

Experience in merchandising roles within fashion retail

Tools

Planning tools

Job description

Very is seeking a commercially minded Assistant Merchandiser to join the Fashion Merchandising team. You will support the Merchandiser and Buying teams with range planning, assortment strategies and data-driven trading analysis to drive performance.

Ideal candidates will combine strong analytical capability with commercial awareness, have experience in fashion retail merchandising, and be proficient in Excel and planning tools.