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Dunelm

24d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
  • Leicester

AI generated summary

  • You must be organized, analytical, and an effective communicator. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is essential. A collaborative mindset and proactive attitude are crucial.
  • You will manage critical path planning, raise and maintain purchase orders, plan allocations, complete stock reports, and assist in availability planning with suppliers and stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Proactive and Organised: Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, identifying both risks and trading opportunities.
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise effectively with internal teams and suppliers.
  • Tech Proficiency: Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; able to handle data and create reports.
  • Team Player: Collaborative mindset, willing to work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
  • Curiosity and Drive: Stay curious, ask questions, and be proactive. We value self-motivation and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Critical Path Management. You will be responsible for critical path planning for your department for all new range launches, marketing and promotional activity. Ensuring correct dates are logged & tracked for key milestones being hit on time & updating the team weekly.
  • Raise and maintain purchase orders and ensure the system accurately reflects intake. Challenges delays and understands impact to availability.
  • Plans future and current and allocations. Raises allocations after gaining sign off. Involves key stakeholders (Warehouse capacity team, Store Operations and updating the Bulletin).
  • Complete weekly stock reporting & identifying risk & actions to my merchandiser.
  • Availability – assist Merchandising team in planning department line-cards, strong working relationship with suppliers.

FAQs

What is the role of a Merchandise Assistant at Dunelm?

The Merchandise Assistant is involved in trading their department, working closely with Merchandisers to ensure products are appropriately placed and available, analyzing sales data, managing stock levels, and collaborating with suppliers.

What opportunities for personal development does Dunelm provide?

Dunelm offers an 18-month training program to help Merchandise Assistants transition to Junior Merchandiser roles, along with various specialized courses and training sessions to support career progression.

What qualities are Dunelm looking for in a Merchandise Assistant?

Dunelm seeks proactive and organized individuals with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, proficiency in Excel and other software, a collaborative mindset, and a curious and driven attitude.

Is previous experience in merchandising required for this position?

While prior experience can be beneficial, Dunelm provides all necessary training for the role, making it suitable for candidates from various backgrounds.

What are some specific responsibilities of the Merchandise Assistant?

Responsibilities include critical path management for range launches, raising and maintaining purchase orders, planning allocations, completing weekly stock reporting, and assisting the merchandising team with planning department line-cards.

What is the working environment like at Dunelm?

Dunelm promotes a caring and supportive culture, focusing on creating a welcoming environment that values inclusion and diversity among its employees.

Are there any specific software skills required for this job?

Yes, candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as these tools are essential for handling data and creating reports.

Will I be required to work in the office every day?

This role is hybrid, which means you will have some flexibility to work remotely, in line with the organization's policies.

How does Dunelm support diversity and inclusion in hiring?

Dunelm is committed to creating a fully inclusive environment and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, irrespective of gender, age, race, religion, disability, sexual identity, and other characteristics.

What will my training involve?

Training for the Merchandise Assistant role will include onboarding training, ongoing support, and specialized courses to help you progress in your merchandising career.

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Dunelm

The Home of Homes

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1979
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Dunelm is a well-known UK-based homeware retailer that offers a wide range of products for home improvement and decoration. They specialise in selling items such as furniture, bedding, curtains, rugs, lighting, and kitchenware. Their ultimate mission is to make homes beautiful and comfortable by providing high-quality, stylish, and affordable homeware products to customers. Dunelm's purpose is to help people create a living space they love, by offering a diverse selection of home essentials and accessories that cater to different tastes and lifestyles. They aim to be the go-to destination for individuals looking to enhance their living spaces with top-notch products and excellent customer service.

Culture & Values

  • Stronger together

    We value connection, inclusion, team work and clear communication, engaging everyone in our purpose, helping people feel at home and creating a sense of belonging.

  • Keep listening and learning

    We know that being curious and having a growth mindset is key to our continual learning and that being self-aware and adaptable means we can to be our best selves more of the time and achieve things we never thought possible.

  • Long term thinking

    We are committed to putting our customers first, thinking big, making decisions and innovating in ways that are guided by our purpose, making a difference to the lives of our colleagues and customers.

  • Act like owners

    We enjoy the opportunity to take responsibility, be challenging and resourceful and make the right things happen in the right way.