Fashion Assistant Merchandiser — Trading & Analytics

Very Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; 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

Job summary

Very Group is seeking a commercially minded Assistant Merchandiser to support the Fashion merchandising team. You’ll assist with planning, forecasting and stock management, helping the team optimise ranges for customers.

The role is fixed-term until June 2027, offering hybrid working and exposure to data-driven trading analysis. You’ll collaborate with Buying, Operations and Suppliers to drive performance and opportunities.

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 skills

Forecasting

Stock management

Excel

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree not required

Tools

MS Excel

Planning tools

Job description

Very Group is seeking a commercially minded Assistant Merchandiser to support the Fashion merchandising team. You’ll assist with planning, forecasting and stock management, helping the team optimise ranges for customers.

The role is fixed-term until June 2027, offering hybrid working and exposure to data-driven trading analysis. You’ll collaborate with Buying, Operations and Suppliers to drive performance and opportunities.