Vivienne Westwood E-commerce Stock Analyst

About Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood is an independent British fashion house whose origins lie in the London boutique opened by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren in 1971. Renowned for its formative influence on punk and its unconventional reinterpretation of historical dress, the house combines exacting craftsmanship with a spirit of rebellion. Its identity extends beyond fashion through outspoken engagement with environmental and social issues. As an employer, Vivienne Westwood offers career paths across design, product development, retail and corporate functions within a distinctive creative business. The brand appeals to professionals who value originality, cultural curiosity and the interplay between British heritage and provocative contemporary expression.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintain visibility of e-commerce stock across relevant warehouse, studio and selling locations.
• Monitor inventory levels, stock accuracy, product availability and inventory health metrics.
• Analyse stock movements and allocation processes to reduce cancellations and maximise sales opportunities.
• Conduct regular inventory audits, investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor reserved stock and coordinate its timely release to improve availability across e-commerce regions.
• Analyse inventory performance, including stock turn, availability, aged stock, cancellations and fulfilment trends.
• Produce regular reports and dashboards to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Forecast stock requirements based on seasonal product launches, trading performance and business demand.
• Track and report e-commerce inventory KPIs, identifying optimisation risks and opportunities.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in weekly operational meetings.
• Coordinate stock transfers and inventory movements between the Photostudio, e-commerce and wholesale channels.
• Work with Logistics, Customer Care, Buying and Merchandising to support effective stock flow.
• Track inbound deliveries and communicate availability to support product readiness and on-time collection launches.
• Manage Photostudio stock storage, including product tracking, labelling, tagging and inventory organisation.
• Support commercial and wholesale campaigns through sample and stock management.
• Maintain accurate inventory records across SAP, ERP systems and internal business tools.
• Gather, cleanse and analyse inventory and logistics data from multiple sources for reporting and operational improvement.
• Investigate stock alignment issues across systems and implement corrective actions to maintain data integrity.
• Analyse stock cancellation reports, identify root causes and implement preventative solutions.
• Improve reporting structures, stock processes and system utilisation to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as a key contact for stock-related queries across Ecommerce, Customer Care, Logistics, Buying and Commercial teams.
• Build cross-functional relationships to support collaborative decision-making and operational excellence.
• Communicate inventory risks, opportunities and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in stock control, inventory management, merchandise administration, supply chain analysis or e-commerce operations.
• 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 and 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 and passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Experience in luxury fashion, retail or e-commerce environments.
• Experience with inventory forecasting and stock-planning methodologies.
• Exposure to Power BI, Tableau or similar business intelligence tools.
• Understanding of e-commerce fulfilment and digital trading operations.
• Experience supporting international e-commerce operations.

Skills

Benefits

Staff discounts; health and wellbeing support, including private medical health insurance, EAP, gym discounts and access to a financial planning service; 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 industry knowledge.

Culture

Vivienne Westwood’s workplace culture is shaped by the house’s rebellious British heritage, distinctive design language and commitment to environmental and social causes. Its creative environment places value on individuality and craft, bringing together people who see fashion as a means of cultural expression and positive change.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.