Junior Merchandiser

4 weeks ago


London UK, UK, United Kingdom The Dune Group Full time

About us

Making shoes, quality ones, is not an easy task. They are a complex product that require over 120 processes to put together. We know how to blend fashion seamlessly with fit and quality to create that unique feeling you get when slipping on the perfect pair. Our products are fashion focused yet comfortable, flattering yet fit beautifully, of superior quality yet affordable.

Perhaps it’s because they’ve been in our founder’s family for four generations or because we’ve been doing what we do for over a quarter of a century; footwear and accessories are in our blood.

We’re a family business which is reflected in the open and friendly culture. We’re small enough for you to have a voice and big enough for there to be plenty of progression opportunities.

We’re also making steps to build a more sustainable future. We’re committed to reducing our carbon emissions and are working with the BRC Climate Action Roadmap to work towards achieving net zero targets across the retail industry by 2040. Head to our website for more details.

Our future is bursting with opportunity. We’re opening new stores and growing our wholesale, international and online business. We’ve also invested in an amazing new office in the heart of West London to enable us to fulfil our creativity and work collaboratively. There couldn’t be a better time to join. You belong at Dune


About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Junior Merchandiser to join our team for 1 year FTC Maternity Cover. This role will support the wider International Merchandising team. This is a great opportunity to really own and drive your own department.


About you

  • Analyse and reacting to current trading patterns:
  • Management of WSSI and OTB
  • Actively trades the department to maximise profit on good selling lines and minimise risk on underperforming lines, through delivery methods, repeats, pricing and cancellations
  • Review sales and intake forecasts at line level, identifying and reacting to potential problems or opportunities
  • Reviewing KPI’s to ensure BTA is realistic, highlighting changes to Directors and Buying counterparts.
  • Be able to confidently update B&M Directors on sales and profit drivers and agreeing forward trading decisions
  • Ensures regular communication with Retail Ops, Supply Chain and Branch Merch teams to monitor stock and identify opportunities.


Planning and Implement Strategies:

  • Work with Buyer to plan and develop strategy and KPI’s for the season
  • Identify lessons learnt and missed opportunities from previous season to support future plans
  • Set realistic store plans and derive ideal category and options mixes through the use of planning tools such as BEV, forecast monitors, range plans etc.
  • Implement sourcing/resourcing strategies to derive a realistic IM plan.
  • Understanding lead times to ensure the right level of options and stock are placed at the right time.
  • Ensure the balanced range delivers and represents key lines, trends and commerciality to Dune
  • Be able to confidently deliver Strategy to Board with supporting analysis
  • Coaching and management of an Assistant Merchandiser


About the perks

  • Blended working – spreading your time across our office and remote working
  • Brand new sustainable office in bustling West London (near Westfield)
  • Friendly and open culture with flat structures allowing plenty of opportunity for development.
  • Company growth and opportunity; Dune is opening new stores and channels and evolving all the time
  • Open-minded company, welcoming thoughts and ideas to be shared
  • Working with charitable organisations to help raise funds and give something back. Our current charity partner is Mental Health UK.
  • 60% employee discount on Dune products – what’s not to love
  • 25 days holiday (plus the bank holidays)
  • Cycle2work and season ticket loans
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance for all team members
  • We look after our people
  • 3.00 p.m. finish every pay day Friday
  • Team socials and drinks – we like to have fun
  • Access to our employee assistance programme, retailTRUST, who provide loads of resources to support with wellbeing and personal development offer free counselling legal advice and financial guidance.
  • Our own Wellbeing Allies – there to talk when you need them.


What happens next?

We will take a good look at your application and if we don’t feel we are right for you, we’ll make sure we let you know but sadly we are not able to give tailored feedback.

If we are excited to find out more about you, we will give you a call and arrange to talk.

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