Supply Chain Assistant

Internal use only: Grade H

About us  

We’re the team behind digital retailer Very.  

Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do.  

And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you’re high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.  

If you love making a difference, you’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers. ✨  

About the team   

We have a really exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Assistant to join the Fashion, Sports, Home and Beauty Category team. You’ll report directly into the Supply Chain Lead and have lots of opportunity to further develop your skills. You will work alongside 2 Supply Chain Assistants as part of our wider operations team that support our retail teams.    

We’re looking for someone who is highly motivated, has great attention to detail and a passion for data and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge and some experience of supply chain and/or merchandising.  

About the role  

As a Supply Chain Assistant, you’ll be a vital link between our internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring a seamless process from start to finish. You’ll be monitoring, tracking, and reporting on supplier availability and performance, while also supporting our teams in managing stock health and availability. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on collaboration, loves problem-solving, and has a keen eye for detail.   

Key Responsibilities  

• Delivering on Customer Promises: take ownership of the Direct Despatch customer promise by working closely with our logistics team to ensure suppliers are set up to deliver on time, every time.  

• Managing Customer Orders: oversee customer held order processes, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for our customers.  

• Driving Supplier Performance: collaborate with Category teams to monitor and improve Direct Despatch suppliers’ availability and lead times, ensuring transparency and visibility across the board.  

• Analysing Stock Health: use stock health data to provide actionable insights that support category decision-making.  

About you  

We’re looking for someone who is highly motivated, has great attention to detail, organised and has a passion for data and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge and some experience of supply chain and/or merchandising.  

• Previous business experience in a Supply Chain / Merchandising or Trading based Head Office role.  

• Data driven and able to work analytical, paying high attention to detail.  

• Strong excel skills are essential.  

• Solutions and delivery focused.  

• Creative, passionate and innovative.  

• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast paced environment.  

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  

• LinkedIn 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 will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.   

What happens next?  

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.   

You can expect a one stage interview process for this position:   

1st stage - A one hour face-to-face interview with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience + competency questions. This is also a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.   

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.  

Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities 

We’re building a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. We don’t discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, interview, or perform a role, let us know via [email protected]. We’ll be happy to support you. 

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.