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 Role
As a Supply Chain Assistant, you will support the Supply Chain Manager/Lead to ensure that inventory plans are executed, and availability is delivered to support our sales plans. You will be responsible for availability, stock, and the customer experience.
Day to day, you will work closely with internal colleagues and external supply base to ensure a seamless process from monitoring, tracking, and reporting on supplier availability and performance. You will make recommendations on changes to the inventory plan where required and resolve any warehouse queries supported by the Category Teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create purchase orders in line with supplier lead times and inventory plans.
* Progress stock deliveries from suppliers into DCs.
* Manage Direct Despatch suppliers' availability, ensuring visibility throughout.
* Manage Direct Despatch customer promise.
* Create analysis of stock mix and health to support category decision-making.
* Highlight potential availability gaps, with recommended inventory amendments to improve availability.
* Consolidate supplier availability information for sharing internally with Category Managers, Forecasting, and Stock Planners.
About You
We're looking for someone highly motivated, with great attention to detail and a passion for data and analysis. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and some experience of supply chain and/or merchandising.
* Previous experience in a Supply Chain, Merchandising, or Trading role at Head Office.
* Data-driven with strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
* Excellent Excel skills are essential.
* Solutions and delivery-focused.
* Creative, passionate, and innovative.
* Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
* Flexible, hybrid working model.
* Inclusive culture and environment; check out our Glassdoor reviews.
* £250 flexible benefits allowance.
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Udemy learning access.
* Bonus potential based on performance and business results.
* Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk.
* Matched pension contributions up to 6%.
* More benefits available on our careers site.
How To Apply
Please note that the talent acquisition team manages this vacancy directly. If successful, you will be required to undertake credit, CIFAS, Right to Work, and potentially DBS checks. Please disclose any relevant information prior to these checks.
What Happens Next?
Our team will contact you if you're successful. We will arrange a short call to discuss your skills and experience and answer any questions. The interview process is tailored per role and may be in-person or remote.
For this position, the process includes:
* First stage: a 30-minute informal video call with the hiring team.
* Second stage: a one-hour in-person interview at our Speke, Liverpool office.
We are committed to inclusivity; please inform us if you require reasonable adjustments.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request.
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