Merchandising Admin Assistant (6 month fixed term contract)

The-Very-Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

27 days holiday + bank holidays

LinkedIn learning access

£250 flexible benefits allowance

Job summary

The Very Group is seeking two Merchandising Admin Assistants for 6-month fixed-term contracts in the UK. You will support the merchandising team with orderbook maintenance, inbound stock coordination and routine reporting to enhance the customer experience.

Ideal candidates are highly organised, customer‑focused and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment. Flexible hybrid working and generous benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Customer-focused approach ensuring accurate and timely data support.
• Resilient under pressure with ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Orderbook maintenance including intake dates, cancellations and rebuys.
• Liaison with Ops team to progress inbound stock and ensure timely deliveries.
• Use forecasting app to provide forward forecasts for carryover lines.
• Generate routine reports for the category team and provide data analysis as needed.
• Resolve inbound stock queries by identifying errors in deliveries, colour, quantity and setup discrepancies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Forecasting app

Reporting tools

Job description

Internal use only - Grade J

About us

We’re the team behind digital retailer Very.

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! If you’re high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and 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’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.

About the team

We're looking for 2 Merchandising Admin Assistants to join on 6 month fixed-term contracts.

This is an exciting time to join our team, as the category is experiencing strong growth and continued investment. You'll be part of a dynamic environment focused on strengthening our product offering and enhancing the customer experience.

If you're passionate about the retail industry, highly organised, and eager to contribute to a fast-paced environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a category set for exciting growth and transformation.

About the role

• Orderbook maintenance, ensuring intake dates are maintained, cancellations and rebuys actioned

• Liaising with Ops team to progress inbound stock and ensure timely deliveries

• Utilising forecasting app to provide forward forecasts for carryover lines

• Generating routine reports for the category team, providing administrative support and data analysis as needed.

• Resolution of inbound stock queries – identifying errors in deliveries, colour, quantity and set up discrepancies

About you

• Solutions and delivery focused, a decision maker who can work under pressure, obsess over the customer, and make the right choices to benefit their experience.

• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

• Champions what is right for the business, team and customer.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Adapts to change and demonstrates resilience.

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

• 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 found on our career site

Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities

We’re building a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. We don’t discriminate 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]. We’ll be happy to support you.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and 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.