Assistant Merchandiser - Fashion (9 month fixed term contract)

The Very Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working model

£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

The Very Group is hiring an Assistant Merchandiser on a fixed-term contract until June 2027. You will support the Merchandiser and Buying teams in strategic planning, stock management, and trading analysis within fashion retail.

Ideal candidates will combine strong analytical capability with commercial awareness, excellent Excel skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a hybrid working model and a competitive benefits package.

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 thinking

Commercial awareness

Excel skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

We'rethe team behind digital retailerVery.

Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do.

And we want our people to get more out of life too! Ifyou'rehigh-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return,you'llenjoy heaps of flexibility, greatperksand benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.

If you love making a difference,you'lllove making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.

About us

We'rethe team behind digital retailerVery.

Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do.

And we want our people to get more out of life too! Ifyou'rehigh-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return,you'llenjoy heaps of flexibility, greatperksand benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.

If you love making a difference,you'lllove making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.

About the team

You'llbe joining the Merchandising team who look to provide the customer with the right product at the right time. Working closely with the Buying team to build assortment strategies and focusing on ensuring the best possible range for our customers. Looking at internal data, history and competitor performance whilst managing brand and supplier relationships.

About the role

Please note, this role is a fixed-term contract until June 2027.

We'rehiringa commercially minded and highly analytical Assistant Merchandiser to join our Fashion team. Supporting the Merchandiser and wider Buying team,you'llplay a key role instrategicplanning, stock management, trading analysis, and supplier collaboration.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious merchandising professional who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoys using data insights to drive business performance.

• Supporting range and assortment planning, includingforecastingandmaintainingrange plans

• Delivering weekly,monthlyand seasonal trading analysis,identifyingopportunities,risksand actionable recommendations

• Managing in-season stock, intake and order books to ensure products arriveas planned

• Monitoringproductavailability and sell-through performance, taking proactive action

• Analysing market trends, competitoractivityand customer demand to support commercial decisionmaking

• Supporting pricing, promotions and markdown activity through performance analysis and forecasting

• Building strong relationships with Buying, Operations andSupplierpartners

About you

We'relooking for someone who can combine strong analytical capability with excellent commercial awareness.You'llideally have:

• Previousexperience 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, stockmanagementand 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 communicationand influencing skills.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model

• Inclusive culture and environment, check outour Glassdoor reviews

• £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays

• LinkedIn learning access

• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)

• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

• Matched pension up to 6%

• More benefits can be foundon our career site

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch ifyou'resuccessful so keep an eye on your emails!We'llarrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels likewe'rea good match,we'llshare your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal30-45 minutevideo call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This isa great opportunityto find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage - A one-hour formaltask basedinterview where you can expect both competency and technical questions.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if yourequireany reasonable adjustments.

Ifyou'dlike to know more about our interviews, you can find outhere.

Diversity,inclusionand equal opportunities

We'rebuilding a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. Wedon'tdiscriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, interview, or perform a role, let us know via [e-mail]'llbe happy to support you.

We'reproud to be aDisability Confident Committed Employerand have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.