Assortment Planning Assistant - 12 month fixed term contract

Very Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in Liverpool is seeking an Assistant Assortment Planner to join their Men's Brands team. This role involves handling brand relationships, developing range plans, and analyzing market trends. The ideal candidate should possess strong commercial acumen and a passion for data analysis. A collaborative spirit and proficiency in Excel are essential for success in this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

Inclusive culture and environment

£250 flexible benefits allowance

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Udemy learning access

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on company site

Matched pension up to 6%

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and passion for data and analysis.
• Knowledge and some experience of merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Handle brand relationships and develop commercial range plans.
• Analyse historical performance and market trends.

Skills

Good knowledge of excel

Strong with numbers

Attention to detail

Ability to establish relationships

Problem solving/critical thinking

Decision making skills

Ability to prioritise and manage workload

A great attitude and willingness to learn

Job description

About us

We areThe Very Groupand we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options onVery.co.ukto help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About the team

You’ll be joining the Assortment Planning team (merchandising) 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 across Men’s Brand, including Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Assortment Planner (merchandising) to join The Very Group (Men’s Brands). You’ll report directly into the Merchandiser for the area so lots of opportunity to further develop your skills.

Day to day you will be meeting and handling brand relationships, working closely with the buying and wider merchandising teams to develop commercial range plans suited to our customer. Analysing historical performance, market trends and competitor ranges to help create the best future plans.

We’re looking for someone who is highly motivated, great attention to detail, has strong commercial acumen and a passion for data and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge and some experience of merchandising.

About you

We know that our expectations are high, as are our ambitions as a business, so we are aware that one candidate will not have all of the below experience.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Good knowledge of excel
• Strong with numbers – able to produce, analyse and articulate findings from reports
• Attention to detail
• Ability to establish relationships, internal & external - working cross functionally and collaboratively
• Desire to understand the Very customer
• Problem solving/critical thinking
• Decision making skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload
• A great attitude and who is willing to learn

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model

• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews

• £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs

• 27days holiday + bank holidays

• Udemy 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

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you may be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS and DBS check.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share 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 - A 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This can be held either in-person or remotely.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.