Stock Analyst

ABOUT VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Vivienne Westwood is one of the most iconic British fashion brands, renowned for its heritage, innovative design, and commitment to culture and activism. We care deeply about our people and the environment, and our core values — Gaia, Quality not Quantity, Activism, Culture & Heritage — guide us daily. If you share our passion for creativity, sustainability, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a highly analytical, commercially minded and detail-oriented E-commerce Stock Analyst to play a critical role in optimising stock availability across Vivienne Westwood's ecommerce operations. Working across both B2C and B2B channels, you will be responsible for monitoring inventory performance, analysing stock movements, maintaining data integrity and identifying opportunities to improve stock availability while reducing cancellations and operational inefficiencies. The role sits at the heart of the ecommerce function, partnering with teams across Logistics, Merchandising, Customer Care, Finance, Buying and Commercial departments to ensure product availability and support successful online trading performance. This position combines operational ownership with analytical insight and requires an individual who is confident working with large datasets, ERP systems and reporting tools. You will be responsible for turning complex inventory data into actionable recommendations that improve stock accuracy, operational efficiency and customer experience. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced luxury retail environment, demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills and be passionate about driving continuous improvement through data-led decision making. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Inventory Management & Stock Control - Own and maintain visibility of ecommerce stock positions across all relevant warehouse, studio and selling locations. - Monitor inventory levels, stock accuracy, product availability and inventory health metrics to ensure optimal stock management. - Analyse stock movements and stock allocation processes to minimise stock cancellations and maximise sales opportunities. - Perform regular inventory audits and investigate stock discrepancies, implementing corrective actions where required. - Monitor reserved stock positions and coordinate the timely release of stock to maximise product availability across ecommerce regions. Analysis, Forecasting & Reporting - Analyse inventory performance including stock turn, availability, aged stock, cancellations and fulfilment trends. - Produce regular reports and dashboards that support operational and commercial decision making. - Forecast stock requirements based on seasonal product launches, trading performance and business demand. - Track and report on key ecommerce inventory KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities for optimisation. - Present findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders in weekly operational meetings. Operational Coordination - Coordinate stock transfers and inventory movements between Photostudio, ecommerce and wholesale business channels. - Work closely with Logistics, Customer Care, Buying and Merchandising teams to ensure effective stock flow across the business. - Track inbound deliveries and communicate stock availability to ensure product readiness and on-time collection launches. - Manage Photostudio stock storage processes including product tracking, labelling, tagging and inventory organisation. - Support commercial and wholesale selling campaigns through effective sample and stock management. Systems & Data Management - Maintain accurate inventory records across SAP, ERP systems and internal business tools. - Gather, cleanse and analyse inventory and logistics data from multiple sources to support reporting and operational improvements. - Investigate stock alignment issues across systems and implement corrective actions to maintain data integrity. - Monitor and analyse stock cancellation reporting, identifying root causes and implementing preventative solutions. - Continuously improve reporting structures, stock processes and system utilisation to increase efficiency and accuracy. Stakeholder Management - Act as a key point of contact for stock-related queries across Ecommerce, Customer Care, Logistics, Buying and Commercial teams. - Build effective relationships across departments to support collaborative decision-making and operational excellence. - Communicate inventory risks, opportunities and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at all levels of the business. (Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role) PROFILE & KEY SKILLS - Previous experience within Stock Control, Inventory Management, Merchandise Administration, Supply Chain Analysis or Ecommerce Operations. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Power Query and large dataset analysis. - Experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and make data-driven recommendations. - Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to work independently and take ownership of business-critical processes. - Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence. - Experience within luxury fashion, retail or ecommerce environments. - Experience with inventory forecasting and stock planning methodologies. - Exposure to Power BI, Tableau or similar business intelligence tools. - Understanding of ecommerce fulfilment and digital trading operations. - Experience supporting international ecommerce operations. BENEFITS - Staff discounts - Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.) - Perkbox Discounts and Wellness Hub - Cycle to work scheme - Generous annual leave allowance - Pension Scheme - Training and hands-on experience - Opportunities to build new skills and gain valuable industry knowledge Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we recommend applying early to avoid missing out. Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws. For our privacy statement please visit this link