Merchandise Assistant

Victoria’s Secret & Co. (VS&Co), through Victoria’s Secret and Victoria’s Secret PINK, is the world’s leading specialty retailer with over 1,400 stores globally.

We are a community of smart, passionate and committed people whose creativity, innovation and hard work fuel the world’s most recognised lingerie, apparel and beauty brands of VS&Co. We acknowledge your value and recognise that everyone has something unique to add to our brand and business.

We place the customer at the heart of everything we do. We dream big, embrace curiosity and creativity while always learning from our mistakes. We lead with integrity, trust, and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team. We foster a culture where everyone belongs because we know our business thrives most when we look for, listen to, and amplify diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In 2021 Victoria’s Secret successfully launched a joint venture with NEXT Plc and VS&Co in the UK & IRE. With a growing portfolio of stores across the country and a successful online business on both victoriassecret.co.uk and next.co.uk, VS UK continues to develop a successful business while staying committed to the values of this truly iconic global brand.

Department Purpose

Without our Merchandisers, there would be no product on our website and in our stores! The Merchandising team ensures that we have the right products, in the right place, at the right time and in the right quantities Responsible for maximizing the profitability of each line with great product placement, working closely with the planning side of the merchandising team, DC and Retail team.

This role is responsible for maximising the profitability of each line with great product placement, working closely with the planning side of the merchandising team, DC and Retail team.

Track inventory orders end to end from supplier into the Distribution Centre and then out to both retail and digital channels

Primary Responsibilities of the Allocation Assistant:

• Track inventory orders end-to-end from the supplier into the Distribution Centre and then out to both retail and digital channels
• Manage allocation plans end-to-end for your Brand, reviewing intake to support planning
• Determine the appropriate balance of stock levels between retail and digital by setting targets and monitoring sales to drive growth
• Participate in seasonal tiering and grading analysis to support width and depth of stock through our brands
• Support space changes within our retail fleet by assisting the team to make astute decisions, meet deadlines, sales targets, and VM requirements
• Use relevant analysis and reporting to optimise inventory flow within the DC
• Engage with different stakeholders across the business to understand the sizing strategy we offer to our customers
• Assist the team in preparing for Monday trade meetings
• Provide weekly stock availability reporting to the wider business
• Engage in store visits with the agility to react to business needs where required

What Next Group is looking for:

• Desire to work in a fast-paced retail environment
• Aware that this role requires working as part of a team and also as an individual on different tasks and projects
• Experience using Excel, Google and Microsoft Office
• Core Skills:
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to detail

Next Group Benefits

• Being part of our iconic world isn’t the only thing we have on offer; you’ll also have access to:
• Set flexible working schedules to suit both the business and your lifestyle
• 25% off a wide selection of styles at Victoria's Secret, Next, Gap in-store
• Exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Reward Gateway
• Incentives and competitions with amazing prizes that run all year round
• Access to free financial, health, and wellbeing services, including 24/7 digital GP
• Learning and development opportunities, as well as on-the-job training
• Core benefits such as pension contributions and life assurance