Victorian Plumbing
Assistant Merchandiser
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Assistant Merchandiser
Elevate Your Career with MFI - Assistant Merchandiser
Location: On-Site at Leyland HQ and travel to our Skelmersdale site
Salary: Up to £32K PA
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (08:30 – 16:30)
MFI, part of the Victorian Plumbing family, is an exclusive online retail destination specialised in stylish and practical home furnishings. Our mission is to help customers create beautiful living spaces with a carefully curated collection, from bedrooms to dining rooms.
Are you a proactive analytical thinker with a passion for e-commerce and home interiors? MFI is looking for a sharp, data-driven Assistant Merchandiser to join our team and ensure seamless, highly accurate supply chain operations.
About the Role
MFI relies on accuracy and efficiency to deliver exceptional curation to its online customers. In this role, you’ll be the backbone of our stock management—ensuring seamless commercial operations, accurate tracking of products, and real-time responsiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of MFI's stock management system, guaranteeing absolute data accuracy.
- Oversee the entire procurement process from raising purchase orders to tracking domestic and international shipments.
- Compile and analyse daily inventory reports, uncovering trends in sell-through rates, expected stocking weeks, and overall KPIs.
- Serve as a critical liaison between buyers, warehouse operations, logistics partners, and suppliers—flagging delays and resolving discrepancies proactively.
- Provide essential support to:
- Troubleshooting delayed or incorrect deliveries.
- Aligning with the finance team for reconciliation purposes.
- Maintaining and updating our website with accurate pre-order pricing and availability.
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Requirements
We seek someone who thrives in attention to detail and appreciates how data impacts commercial decision-making:
- Analytical proficiency—advanced Excel skills are non-negotiable (pivot tables, LOOKUPs, and complex formulae).
- Data-driven mindset—comfortable spotting trends, in figures, and transforming data into informed solutions.
- Deadline agility—the ability to manage high-volume tasks under pressure while maintaining precision.
- Equal confidence in navigating external supplier relationships and internal stakeholder communications.
- Genuine passion for home interior design and e-commerce industry developments.
- Previous or practical experience in merchandising, inventory management, or high-volume data processing is essential.
- Note: While a degree in business, math, or retail is beneficial, hands-on expertise can substitute formal qualifications.
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Why Join MFI?
You’ll be part of a fast-growing e-commerce team, where every contribution impacts sales and customer satisfaction. This is an opportunity to advance your career in home furnishings merchandising within a supportive, pace-driven environment that values precision, collaboration, and adaptability.
Ready to help us build beautiful spaces? Apply today →
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Victorian Plumbing Group embraces diversity as an equal opportunity employer. We never discriminate based on:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender reassignment
- Marriage or civil partnership
- Pregnancy or maternity
- Race
- Religion or belief
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
We’re committed to fostering a truly inclusive workplace. By applying, you grant consent for your data to be processed in compliance with UK GDPR.
Note: Companies within the Victorian Plumbing family operate an in-house recruitment model and do not accept unsolicited CVs. Any unsolicited submissions will be treated as a gift, and personal data will be deleted per UK GDPR. Agencies are kindly asked not to submit resumes unless in agreement with the team.
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