Assistant Merchandiser - Fashion

Internal use only - Grade H 

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 

You’ll be 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.  

About the role 

We're hiring a commercially minded and highly analytical Assistant Merchandiser to join our Fashion team. Supporting the Merchandiser and wider Buying team, you'll play a key role in strategic planning, 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, including forecasting and maintaining range plans 

• Delivering weekly, monthly and seasonal trading analysis, identifying opportunities, risks and actionable recommendations 

• Managing in-season stock, intake and order books to ensure products arrive as planned 

• Monitoring product availability and sell-through performance, taking proactive action 

• Analysing market trends, competitor activity and customer demand to support commercial decision making 

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

• Building strong relationships with Buying, Operations and Supplier partners 

About you 

We're looking for someone who can combine strong analytical capability with excellent commercial awareness. You'll ideally have: 

• Previous experience 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, stock management and 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 communication and influencing skills. 

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   

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 two-stage interview process for this position:   

1st stage - An informal 30-45 minute video 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.   

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal task based interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions.  

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.  

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 talentacquisition@theverygroup.com. 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.