Assistant Merchandiser: Data-Driven Inventory & E‑commerce

Victorian Plumbing; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

MFI, part of the Victorian Plumbing family, is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join our on-site Leyland HQ with travel to Skelmersdale. You’ll own stock management, raise purchase orders, and ensure on-time delivery from domestic and international partners.

You’ll turn data into action by producing daily inventory reports, monitor sell-through and KPIs, and liaise with buyers, warehouse, logistics, and suppliers to flag delays early.

Qualifications

• You are home in a spreadsheet; pivot tables and LOOKUPs are second nature.
• You enjoy identifying trends, working with figures, and using data to solve problems.
• Degree in business, math, or retail is a plus; practical merchandising/admin experience matters most.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of our stock management system with absolute accuracy.
• Raise purchase orders and track shipments from domestic and international partners.
• Compile daily inventory reports and analyse sell-through, cover weeks and KPIs.
• Liaise with buyers, warehouse, logistics and suppliers to flag delays early.
• Update site with accurate pre-order dates and support finance reconciliation.

Skills

Pivot tables

LOOKUP formulas

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

Business degree (plus)

Math degree (plus)

Retail-related degree (plus)

Tools

Stock management system

Job description

MFI, part of the Victorian Plumbing family, is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join our on-site Leyland HQ with travel to Skelmersdale. You’ll own stock management, raise purchase orders, and ensure on-time delivery from domestic and international partners.

You’ll turn data into action by producing daily inventory reports, monitor sell-through and KPIs, and liaise with buyers, warehouse, logistics, and suppliers to flag delays early.