Merchandise Assistant

Home. There's no place like it. And there's no feeling like helping people create the joy of feeling truly at home.

At Dunelm, that's what we do.

We're the UK's number one choice for homewares because we make home life lovelier for our customers. And the caring and supportive culture we've created makes this a place you'll feel right at home too.

Working as part of our Merchandising team, you will be involved in trading your department to delight our customers with our product range. You'll work closely with our Merchandisers to ensure our products are in the right place, at the right time. You'll analyse sales data, manage stock levels, and collaborate with suppliers to support the department's success.

Personal Development

We want you to find your happy place here at Dunelm and have a successful career with us. From the day you start you will have the training and ongoing support you need, and this will continue as you progress in your career.

This role is the next step up in our career path. First, there's the Merchandise Assistant position, where we offer an 18-month training program to help you transition to becoming a Junior Merchandiser. Then, there's the Merchandiser role, where we provide a variety of specialised courses and training sessions to support your progression. It's all about helping you grow and develop.
This role is a hybrid opportunity.
We recruit people from all types of backgrounds, who share our entrepreneurial, hands-on approach to work. We are committed to creating a full inclusive environment that is representative of our customers and locations. We recognise the value and importance in inclusion and diversity and welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of sex, age, race, religion, disability, neuro-diversity, gender or sexual identity, socio-economic background or education.,

• 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 ream, 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.
  
  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.