Assistant Merchandiser - Fashion (9 month fixed term contract)

Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom; flexible hybrid working model

Company

hirify.global operates the digital retailer Very, helping families get more out of life through a broad online retail proposition.

What you will do

• Support range and assortment planning, including forecasting and maintaining range plans.
• Deliver weekly, monthly, and seasonal trading analysis with actionable recommendations.
• Manage in-season stock, intake, and order books to ensure planned product availability.
• Monitor sell-through performance and take proactive commercial action.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer demand to support decision-making.
• Build relationships with Buying, Operations, and supplier partners while supporting pricing, promotions, and markdowns.

Requirements

• Previous experience in merchandising, assistant merchandising, or merchandise administration within fashion retail.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret large data sets.
• Experience with forecasting, stock management, and trading analysis.
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence with planning and reporting tools.
• Strong organisation, communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in the Liverpool-based hybrid setup and pass required right-to-work and background checks.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model and inclusive working environment.
• £250 flexible benefits allowance.
• 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• LinkedIn Learning access and performance-related bonus potential.
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk and matched pension contributions up to 6%.

Hiring process

• Initial 30–45 minute video call with the hiring team.
• One-hour task-based interview covering competency and technical questions.
• Credit, CIFAS, right-to-work, and, where required, DBS checks.