Branch Merchandise Assistant; Victoria's Secret

Job Description

Job Type: Allocation Assistant
- Victoria Secret

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  and , VS UK continues to develop a successful business while staying committed to the values of this truly iconic global brand.

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 maximizing 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.

• Track inventory orders end to end from 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 to prepare 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

Desire to work in a fast paced retail environment

Aware this role requires working as part of a team and also as an individual on different tasks and projects

Experience using excel

• Communication
• Problem solving
• Time Management
• Multitasking
• Attention to detail
• Excel, Google and Microsoft Office

Victoria’s Secret UK & IRE is a joint venture between Victoria’s Secret & Co. and Next plc group uniting two global retail leaders to deliver iconic lingerie, seamless service, and standout brand storytelling across our stores and digital platforms.

We’re home to the world’s most-loved lingerie, iconic sleepwear, athleisure, swim, and award-winning fragrances. But it’s our people who make the magic. Our teams create unforgettable customer moments while shaping an inclusive and supportive workplace where individuality is celebrated.

We believe in potential as much as experience. If you’re passionate about the brand, aligned with our values, and excited to grow – even if you don’t tick every box – we’d still love to hear from you.

So, apply today and help to shape the future of one of the world’s most iconic brands, where every colleague is…