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About usDune 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 roleYou’ll be joining our brilliant Merchandising team where thorough detailed analysis, accurate forecasting and allocation management you will help ensure that we have the best range possible across our wide store and website portfolio. Analysis is at the forefront of what we do whether it’s reporting on weekly trade or ensuring we have detailed information for Planning meetings, this will be a big focus of your role.By reviewing sales and stocks on a regular basis using both the WSSI and Line Projections and recommending actions to the team, you will ensure that we have the correct intake in the business to best potentialize sales. You will also work very closely with the Allocation team, managing their weekly to-do lists, ensuring trade actions are implemented and making sure distribution plans are being carried out. Managing sale, promotions and price changes will also be a key function of your role, and you will monitor the effect this has on intake margin and gross margin which in turn will drive profit.About youWhat we need from you:Excel whizz! For this role you will need to be confident using ExcelIs commercial and understands the customer and brandExperience of allocation and an understanding of stock managementExperience of line cards; forecasting; and updating a WSSITakes accountability and confident in deputising in Merchandisers absenceAbility to identify opportunities or risk to profit and take the required actionKeep up to date with market trends and the effects this has on businessPassion for the product and a good understanding of trendsAbility to be a vocal member of the team with an opinion in meetingsAbout the perksBlended working – spreading your time across our office and remote workingBrand 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 timeOpen-minded company, welcoming thoughts and ideas to be sharedWorking 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)Cycle2workCompany pension schemeLife assurance for all team membersWe look after our people3.00 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 canMake sure you have plenty of examples to show off all your amazing skills and experience relevant to this role