Allocator

The Dune Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

West London office near Westfield

60% staff discount on products

25 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Life assurance for all team members

Cycle2work scheme

Wellbeing support programme

Job summary

The Dune Group is seeking a proactive Merchandiser who will help distribute new lines to stores and ensure stock replenishment maximises sales and profit. You will support the merchandising team with reporting and analyse store performance to identify trends and opportunities.

Hybrid working is available with a modern West London office. The role involves store visits, liaising with area managers, and assisting with stock allocations at peak periods.

Qualifications

• Numerate and analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Well organised with strong time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately distribute new lines to stores using the Range Plan.
• Replenish stock to maximise sales and profit using the system.
• Monitor replenishment and adjust to optimise sales under guidance.
• Support merchandising with accurate reporting.
• Analyze best and worst sellers and stock performance by store.
• Liaise with Area managers and flagship stores on stock issues.
• Conduct store visits and provide feedback to merchandising.
• Assist with allocation strategy and MD stock at sales times.
• Plan stock packages for new branches to maximise sales.
• Coordinate with DC on allocations, picks and deliveries.

Skills

Team player

Numerate & analytical

Accuracy & detail

Work well under pressure

Time management

Highly organised

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

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

• Accurately distribute new lines to stores using the Range Plan set by the Merchandiser
• Use the system to ensure we replenish stock to maximise sales & Profit
• Monitor replenishment and make changes to maximise sales & Profit under guidance of the merchandise team.
• Support the merchandise team with accurate reporting.
• Knowledge of company best and worst sellers. Analysis of best sellers by store.
• Analysis of branch sales to maximise sales & Profit potential.
• Liaising with our Area managers & flagship stores regarding any stock and sales issues.
• Conduct Store visits.
• Drive Sales by identifying store performance trends, risks and opportunities and providing feedback to the merchandise teams.
• Provide Analysis and feedback stock opportunities across stores and product areas and influence the allocation strategy accordingly.
• Assisting the Branch merch team to plan and allocate MD stock at sale times and manage stock levels into the branches.
• Drive Sales by being aware of and helping with Events planning – (promotions, Christmas etc)
• Planning new branch stock packages tailored to individual requirements to maximise sales, providing a positive representation of the brand.
• Liaise with DC on allocations and picks / deliveries.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Team player
• Numerate and analytical
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Time management
• Highly organised
• Excel knowledge to an intermediate level

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 Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance for all team members
• 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.

A few things that might help:

• Research the brand, the role, your interviewer on LinkedIn; browse our website; and visit a store if you can
• Make sure you have plenty of examples to show off all your amazing skills and experience relevant to this role