Junior Merchandiser

Dune London is the leading affordable luxury footwear and accessories brand in the UK, with broad distribution across both the UK and internationally. It has 50 stores in the UK and over 100 in 25 countries around the world. The company is entering a period of sustained growth both through additional stores, expansion of sales on its online channels and through third party partners both in the UK and globally. Celebrating its 30th anniversary the group has over the years built an enviable position as the specialist in quality fashion footwear and accessories which has given it a unique position at the high end of the high street.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Junior Merchandiser to join our core Ladies team for a 1-year fixed-term position.

Responsibilities

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 under performing 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 Implementing Strategies:

• Work with Buyers to plan and develop a strategy and KPI’s for the season
• Identify lessons learnt and missed opportunities from the 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

Requirements:

• Advanced working knowledge of Excel
• Analysis skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent time management and awareness of others
• High level of commercial awareness of current trends, competition, etc.
• Enthusiastic and contributes to a positive working environment, motivating the B&M team
• Passionate about the brand and customer.

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
• 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.