UK Assistant Merchant: Data-Driven Assortment & Suppliers

Victoria’s Secret & Co.; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Victoria’s Secret & Co. is seeking an UK Assistant Merchant to support the UK omnichannel business through management of assortment and buying systems and to help drive the digital strategy.

You will partner with Merchandising, international and digital teams to update assortment strategy, enter data, manage SKUs, coordinate with suppliers, and prepare final orders, while building global communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Retail store experience preferred in some capacity.
• Experience in multi-category management, MP&A, or buying preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to adjust for a global audience.
• Observant with attention to product details and numbers.
• Strategic thinking and problem solving.
• Proficiency in Excel required.
• Proactive and solution oriented.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze quantitative data.
• Strong prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Merchandising team as subject matter expert in system utilization, data entry, and SKU/order management.
• Build relationships with international and digital counterparts to exchange information and updates.
• Contribute to product selection conversations with qualitative and quantitative input.
• Manage assortment data in the assortment tool and maintain accuracy through milestones.
• Drive accuracy of product delivery through timely cross-functional communication and documentation management.
• Assist with design and production coordination.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure raw material commitments are provided.
• Prepare final orders.
• Serve as the main contact for supplier communication.
• Demonstrate open mindedness and problem-solving skills.
• Explore growth opportunities into other responsibilities and areas (patterning, testing, assortment analysis).

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Prioritization

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Victoria’s Secret & Co. is seeking an UK Assistant Merchant to support the UK omnichannel business through management of assortment and buying systems and to help drive the digital strategy.

You will partner with Merchandising, international and digital teams to update assortment strategy, enter data, manage SKUs, coordinate with suppliers, and prepare final orders, while building global communication and problem-solving skills.