Merchandising Assistant

The Very Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Very Group is seeking an administrative support professional for their merchandise function in Liverpool. This role focuses on inventory management and maximizing customer satisfaction, involving collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate should excel in commercial planning, data interpretation, and relationship building within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

£250 flexible benefits allowance

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Udemy learning access

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will understand commercial plans and have product knowledge.
• Ability to interpret and present data effectively is essential.
• Demonstrated sustained customer focus and strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to deliver merchandise department objectives.
• Manage stock flow and understand product lifecycle for availability targets.
• Collaborate with logistics and operations teams effectively.

Skills

Understanding of commercial plans

Product knowledge

Good interpretation and presentation of data

Sustained customer focus

Strong relationship builder

Highly motivated and willing to self learn

Attention to detail

Job description

Internal use only – Grade J

About Us.

We are The Very Group and 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 on Very.co.uk to 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 Role.

Responsible for providing administrative support to our merchandise function. Display a strong understanding of product lifecycle and commercial planning. Actions have a direct impact on maximising customer satisfaction, sales and profitability through inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports Merchandise department to deliver strategic objectives and commercial budgets.
• Understands annual commercial budgets to deliver business objectives.
• Works alongside the merchandise team to manage stock flow through the business.
• Understands product lifecycle to deliver availability targets
• Involved in pricing & trading plans.
• Effective critical path management to fulfil merchandise plans.
• Involved in updating of replenishment with utilisation of the Forecasting application.
• Working in collaboration with logistics, operations and sourcing.
• Understands and utilises data to best inform effective decision making for department.
  
  

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:

• Understanding of commercial plans.
• Product knowledge.
• Good interpretation and presentation of data.
• Sustained customer focus.
• Strong relationship builder.
• Highly motivated and willing to self learn.
• Attention to detail and accuracy on all aspects of the role are essential.
  
  

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
• 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 found on 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 will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

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 one stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - A 60 minute video or in person 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.

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.