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Assistant Merchandiser – Fashion
The Very Group. Support range and assortment planning, including forecasting and maintaining range plans .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in range and assortment planning, forecasting, and stock management within the fashion retail sector. Proficient in data analysis, trading analysis, and building collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Merchandising ExperienceForecasting SkillsStock ManagementAnalytical SkillsExcel Proficiency
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Range PlanningTrading AnalysisData InterpretationStock ManagementForecastingPerformance AnalysisMarket Trend AnalysisPromotional Analysis
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsInfluencing Skills
Tools & Technologies
Planning ToolsReporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Right to Work ChecksDBS Check
Industry Keywords
Fashion RetailMerchandise AdminIn-Season Stock ManagementSupplier Collaboration
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support range and assortment planning, including forecasting and maintaining range plans
- Deliver weekly, monthly and seasonal trading analysis, identifying opportunities, risks and actionable recommendations
- Manage in-season stock, intake and order books to ensure products arrive as planned
- Monitor product availability and sell-through performance, taking proactive action
- Analyse market trends, competitor activity and customer demand to support commercial decision making
- Support pricing, promotions and markdown activity through performance analysis and forecasting
- Build strong relationships with Buying, Operations and Supplier partners
- Support the Merchandiser and wider Buying team in strategic planning, stock management, trading analysis and supplier collaboration
- Participate in a two-stage interview process including a video call and task-based interview
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Successful candidates must undertake credit, CIFAS and Right to Work checks; a DBS check may be required for specific roles
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment
- £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%
- Reasonable adjustments and accessibility support for recruitment and employment
- Colleague networks, including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very)