Category Assistant – Audio and Vision

The Very Group

Category Assistant supporting Audio and Vision department at Very, managing product setup and stock efficiency. Collaborating with brands like Samsung, Hisense, LG, and Sony.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeLiverpool • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end to end product set up, through to go live and trading.
Creating line level product forecasts and order requirements in response to performance and stock holding to maximise both availability and stock efficiency.
Manage stock through critical path management, progression and replenishment whilst identifying where price/promotional activity is required.
Acts on pricing tools (i.e. revionics) to find matches and make pricing recommendations.
May be involved in sourcing new suppliers or brands with ownership of range building, through forecasting, trading and promo activity.
Produce adhoc reports for the wider category.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in retail merchandising and/or buying.
Strong Excel and numerical skills.
Ability to analyse and communicate insights clearly.
Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
A collaborative approach and relationship-building ability.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%

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Hard Skills & Tools

Product Set UpOrder RequirementsCritical Path ManagementAdhoc ReportingNumerical Skills

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCollaborative ApproachRelationship-BuildingPositive Attitude