Assortment Planning Assistant

6 months ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom The Very Group Full time

**Assortment Planning Assistant**

**About us**

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

**About the team**

You’ll be joining the Assortment Planning team (merchandising) 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 across Brand and Own Brand.

**About the role**

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Assortment Planner (merchandising) to join The Very Group (across Fashion, Sports and Home). You’ll report directly into the Merchandiser for the area so lots of opportunity to further develop your skills.

Day to day you will be meeting and handling supplier and brand relationships, working closely with the buying and wider merchandising teams to develop commercial range plans suited to our customer. Analysing historical performance, market trends and competitor ranges to help create the best future plans.

**About you**

Good knowledge of excel

Strong with numbers - able to produce, analyse and articulate findings from reports

Attention to detail

Ability to establish relationships, internal & external - working cross functionally and collaboratively

Desire to understand the Very customer

Problem solving/critical thinking

Decision making skills

Ability to prioritise and manage workload

A great attitude and who is willing to learn

**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
- Udemy 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 may be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS and DBS check.

**What happens next?**

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:
**1**st** stage**:

- An informal 30-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.

**2**nd** Stage** - A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This can be held either in-person or remotely.

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.

**Equal opportunities**

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.



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