Electrical Category Assistant — Hybrid & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working model

Inclusive culture and environment, see

£250 flexible benefits allowance

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Linkedin Learning access

Bonus potential (performance and biz)

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

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Job summary

The Very Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Category Assistant to join our Electrical department, supporting brands like Samsung, Hisense, LG and Sony. You will help manage end-to-end product setup, forecasts and stock planning across our online retail platform.

You should have experience in retail merchandising or buying, strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyse data and communicate insights clearly. This role offers a flexible hybrid working model and access to learning resources.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising and/or buying.
• Strong Excel and numerical skills.
• Ability to analyse and communicate insights clearly.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A collaborative approach and relationship-building ability.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product setup, through to go live and trading.
• Creating line level forecasts and order requirements in response to performance and stock holding to maximise both availability and stock efficiency.
• Manage stock through critical path management, progression and replenishment whilst identifying where price/promotional activity is required.
• Acts on pricing tools (i.e. revionics) to find matches and make pricing recommendations.
• May be involved in sourcing new suppliers or brands with ownership of range building, through forecasting, trading and promo activity.
• Produce adhoc reports for the wider category.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Excel

Numerical skills

Analysis of insights

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Job description

The Very Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Category Assistant to join our Electrical department, supporting brands like Samsung, Hisense, LG and Sony. You will help manage end-to-end product setup, forecasts and stock planning across our online retail platform.

You should have experience in retail merchandising or buying, strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyse data and communicate insights clearly. This role offers a flexible hybrid working model and access to learning resources.