Assistant Merchandiser Fashion

Internal use only - Grade H

Werethe team behind digital retailerVery.

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! Ifyourehigh-performing ambitious and make the most of every opportunity we want to hear from returnyoullenjoy heaps of flexibility greatperksand benefits and the freedom to be yourself keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.

If you love making a differenceyoulllove making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.

Youllbe joining the Merchandising team who look to provide the customer with the right product at the right time. Working closely with the Buying team to build assortment strategies and focusing on ensuring the best possible range for our customers. Looking at internal data history and competitor performance whilst managing brand and supplier relationships.

Werehiringa commercially minded and highly analytical Assistant Merchandiser to join our Fashion team. Supporting the Merchandiser and wider Buying teamyoullplay a key role instrategicplanning stock management trading analysis and supplier collaboration.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious merchandising professional who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoys using data insights to drive business performance.

• Supporting range and assortment planning includingforecastingandmaintainingrange plans

• Delivering weeklymonthlyand seasonal trading analysisidentifyingopportunitiesrisksand actionable recommendations

• Managing in-season stock intake and order books to ensure products arriveas planned

• Monitoringproductavailability and sell-through performance taking proactive action

• Analysing market trends competitoractivityand customer demand to support commercial decisionmaking

• Supporting pricing promotions and markdown activity through performance analysis and forecasting

• Building strong relationships with Buying Operations andSupplierpartners

Werelooking for someone who can combine strong analytical capability with excellent commercial have:

• Previousexperience in a Merchandising Assistant Merchandiser or Merchandise Admin role within fashion retail.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets.

• Experience of forecasting stockmanagementand trading analysis.

• Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with planning and reporting tools.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

• Strong communicationand influencing skills.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model

• Inclusive culture and environment check outour 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

• Matched pension up to 6%

• More benefits can be foundon 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 todisclosein 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 ifyouresuccessful so keep an eye on your emails!Wellarrange a short call to learn more about you as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels likewerea good matchwellshare 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 two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal30-45 minutevideo call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This isa great opportunityto find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage A one-hour formaltask basedinterview where you can expect both competency and technical questions.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if yourequireany reasonable adjustments.

Ifyoudlike to know more about our interviews you can find outhere.

Diversityinclusionand equal opportunities

Werebuilding a culture of everyday inclusion and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. Wedontdiscriminate 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 happy to support you.

Wereproud to be aDisability Confident Committed Employerand 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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC