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    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.

    What you'll be doing

    • 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.

    What we'll look for in you

    • A passion for attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Highly numerical.
    • Ability to focus on tasks.
    • Passion for product & trading.
    • Hardworking with a strong “can do” attitude.
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Highly organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
    • Proactive & self-motivated
    • Curiosity. Willing to listen and learn. Will ask for help when it’s needed.
    • Proficient in excel, word and PowerPoint.

    Colleagues have the option to support their career development by completing a Level 4 apprenticeship qualification (company funded).

    D&I statement

    Dunelm is committed to becoming a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers and locations. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, ability, gender or sexual identity, socio-economic background or education.

    We are committed to making Dunelm a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

    Work your way

    We want our colleagues to feel at home wherever they work, so that they are comfortable and can be their best selves. In addition, we want everyone to feel connected to the business, our strategy and the teams they work with.

    Where hybrid working is applicable, colleagues need to strike the right balance to fulfil both of these important factors. You will find the right mix of being at home, in the office & out in the business, bearing in mind business needs, job role and level of responsibility.

    Wellbeing is more than just a buzzword here

    From our Wellbeing Buddies and Mental Health First Aid training to our progressive parental leave, menopause policies and Colleague Support Fund, we're committed to supporting our colleagues in every area – and at every stage – of their lives.

    Through our partnership with the Retail Trust, everyone at Dunelm has free access to a 24/7 Virtual GP, as well as therapy and counselling, plus information, guidance and advice in all areas of financial, emotional and physical wellbeing.

    Dazzling design

    At Dunelm, we love every aspect of the design process. We're continually researching new developments in packaging, materials and production methods, tapping into new data insights and keeping track of changing lifestyle trends.

    We're hugely collaborative in the way we work. Together, the teams here have a direct impact on our success, creating amazing products that drive sales and delight our customers, as well as providing direction for our wide and varied range of brands.