Trainee Merchandiser/Planner (Junior/Grad)

Dunnes Stores; Dublin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer, combining fashion, food and home products across 130+ stores and a expanding online presence. This entry-level Graduate (Trainee) Merchandiser role teaches you to plan, trade, and forecast product ranges, supporting sales and profitability through data-driven decisions.

You will learn stock planning, forecasting, supplier communication and range optimization while working closely with buyers to maximise range performance and ensure availability across

Qualifications

• Degree in maths, accounting or supply chain.
• Internships or retail placements are acceptable.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyse daily and weekly sales data to identify trends.
• Assist with stock distribution and replenishment.
• Support range planning and sales forecasting.
• Collaborate with buyers and stores to optimise product performance.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Fashion/retail interest

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in maths, accounting or supply chain

Tools

Excel

Job description

Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food, fashion and home retailing. We have over 130 stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain, a strong eCommerce business and are expanding our service and product offering all the time.

A Graduate (Trainee) Merchandiser is an entry-level role where you learn how to plan, manage, and trade product ranges to drive sales and profit.

A Typical Day involves

• Reviewing sales reports from the previous day
• Updating spreadsheets and forecasts
• Meeting with the buying team to review products
• Planning stock levels for upcoming weeks
• Making recommendations based on data

You’re learning how to:

• Predict what customers will buy
• Decide how much stock to purchase
• Get the right products in the right place
• Maximise sales and profit

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse daily and weekly sales data
• Identify trends, bestsellers, and underperforming items
• Produce reports to support decision‑making

Stock & Allocation Management

• Assist with distributing stock across stores or online
• Support replenishment to ensure availability
• Monitor stock levels and reduce waste

Commercial Planning Support

• Help create sales forecasts and budgets
• Support range planning (what products to sell and how much)
• Track performance against targets

Trading the Range

• React quickly to sales trends
• Suggest actions like promotions, markdowns, or reallocation
• Work closely with Buyers to optimise product performance
• Work with:
• Support communication with suppliers and stores

Skills & Requirements

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills is essential
• Good knowledge of Excel is essential
• Strong attention to detail
• Commercial awareness (understanding customer behavior and trends)
• Interest in fashion/retail
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Entry Requirements

• Degree (maths, accounting or supply chain)
• Internships, retail jobs, or placement year

Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer