Fashion Merchandiser Assistant — Data-Driven & Hybrid

The Very Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; 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 (performance)

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Job summary

The Very Group is hiring an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Fashion team on a fixed-term contract until June 2027. You will support merchandising and buying with range planning, forecasting and stock management in a fast-paced retail environment.

You'll analyze trading performance, monitor stock levels and collaborate with suppliers to drive commercial success while benefiting from a flexible, hybrid working model and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Merchandising or Assistant Merchandiser roles 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 with planning and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support range and assortment planning, including forecasting and maintaining range plans.
• Deliver weekly, monthly and seasonal trading analysis with actionable recommendations.
• Manage in-season stock, intake and order books to ensure products arrive as planned.
• Monitor product availability and sell-through performance, taking proactive action.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity and customer demand to support commercial decision making.
• Support pricing, promotions and markdown activity through performance analysis and forecasting.
• Build strong relationships with Buying, Operations and Supplier partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong numerical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Planning tools

Reporting tools

Job description

The Very Group is hiring an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Fashion team on a fixed-term contract until June 2027. You will support merchandising and buying with range planning, forecasting and stock management in a fast-paced retail environment.

You'll analyze trading performance, monitor stock levels and collaborate with suppliers to drive commercial success while benefiting from a flexible, hybrid working model and competitive benefits.