Merchandise Assistant

Job Type: Merchandise Assistant- Victoria Secret (12 Month-FTC)

About the Brand

Victorias Secret & Co. (VS&Co) through Victorias Secret and Victorias Secret PINK is the worlds leading specialty retailer with over 1400 stores globally.

We are a community of smart passionate and committed people whose creativity innovation and hard work fuel the worlds most recognised lingerie apparel and beauty brands of VS&Co. We acknowledge your value and recognise that everyone has something unique to add to our brand and business.

We place the customer at the heart of everything we do. We dream big embrace curiosity and creativity while always learning from our mistakes. We lead with integrity trust and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team. We foster a culture where everyone belongs because we know our business thrives most when we look for listen to and amplify diversity equity and inclusion.

In 2021 Victorias Secret successfully launched a joint venture with NEXT Plc and VS&Co in the UK & IRE. With a growing portfolio of stores across the country and a successful online business on both and VS UK continues to develop a successful business while staying committed to the values of this truly iconic global brand.

Department Purpose
Without our Merchandisers there would be no product on our website and in our stores! The Merchandising team ensures that we have the right products in the right place at the right time and in the right quantities. This role is responsible for maximising the profitability of each line working closely with the buying team and suppliers to plan and build our fabulous product ranges.

Role Responsibilities
The guardian of the critical path liaising with suppliers ensuring it is up to date to ensure stock is delivered in a timely manner
Identifying trends and reviewing sales performance for your department categories
Building relationships with our suppliers and be the go to person for any queries around stock intake
Supporting your Assistant Merchandiser and Merchandiser with collating sales reporting and general admin and analysis
Collaborate with wider department such as marketing to ensure stock levels are available in line with promotional activity
Ensuring item numbers and purchase orders are raised and approved in a timely manner

Technical Requirements
Strong analytical skills and a love of Excel - spreadsheets are the one!
Strong team ethos working together and building excellent relationships with your team along with all other key partnerships.
Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
An awareness of high street catwalk and competitor key trends.
Great problem solving skills.
The ability to manage your own time.
Retail/store experience would be beneficial
For our Senior MA vacancies you will need previous experience within a similar merchandising or allocation role