Merchandising Assistant at DHI Group

Billericay, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fashion, Jewellery, RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Competent analytical and numerical skills
  • Good working ability with relevant IT systems
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate competently and clearly, both written and verbal
  • Strong organisational and task management skills
  • Ability to apply logical thinking
  • Previous experience within retail and merchandising desired

Responsibilities

  • Trade Reporting
  • WSSI data management
  • Working with Buying and Merchandising to manage the repeat process including raising and tracking of intake
  • Supplier and logistics management to ensure intake is delivered on time through ownership of the distribution meetings
  • Internal system management, ensuring that data is accurate and well managed
  • Management of launch trackers, ensuring new ranges are intaked and distributed in a timely manner
  • Support the merchandisers and Senior Merchandisers with reporting and analysis for key meetings such as Trade, Sign off, Seasonal Washup's, Budgets etc
  • Management of our Allocation & Replenishment system, Nextail, to take ownership of the branch merchandising process
  • Ownership of branch merchandising, managing the store performance and line performance reports to ensure that we are optimising our trade
  • Action and inform Hosts of markdown within their timeframes to ensure they are loaded into their systems
  • Management of the online process to ensure products are displayed on the web in a timely and accurate manner

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Trade ReportingWSSI data managementIntake ManagementSupplier ManagementLogistics ManagementNextailAllocation & ReplenishmentBranch MerchandisingStore OptimisationPrice OptimisationData Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does DCK offer?

DCK offers 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours with core hours of 10am-4pm and 4pm finishes every Friday, hybrid working including WFH opportunities, heavily staff discounted fashion and jewellery allowance plus free jewellery from the in-office shop, and free parking.

Is this a remote or hybrid role, and where is the office located?

The role offers hybrid working including WFH opportunities throughout the week, with the Head Office located in Billericay, Essex, which has transport links to Central London, Stratford, and Southend, plus free parking.

What skills are required for the Merchandising Assistant role?

Required skills include competent analytical and numerical skills, good working ability with relevant IT systems, strong interpersonal skills for clear communication, strong organisational and task management skills, ability to apply logical thinking, and previous experience within retail and merchandising is desired.

What is the company culture like at DCK?

DCK promotes a welcoming, friendly business environment that emphasizes learning and development from day one, flexible working hours for work-life balance, and an early finish every Friday.

What makes a strong candidate for this Merchandising Assistant position?

A strong candidate will have previous experience in retail and merchandising, along with competent analytical and numerical skills, strong IT abilities, interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and logical thinking.

DHI Group

Career resource platform for tech and finance

About DHI Group

DHI Group operates a career resource platform focused on technology and financial services. It manages two main websites: Dice.com, which serves as a database for tech professionals in the U.S. with over 9 million profiles, and eFinancialCareers.com, which caters to the global financial services industry across 18 markets. Dice.com helps tech professionals find job opportunities and gain industry insights, while employers use it to connect with skilled talent. eFinancialCareers.com provides financial services professionals with career opportunities, news, and advice, and helps employers access qualified candidates. DHI Group generates revenue through subscription fees and advertising, making it easier for employers to find talent and for professionals to advance their careers.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1990Year Founded
$3.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise Software, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Performance Bonus
Wellness Program
Parental Leave

Risks

Emerging job platforms with innovative features may erode DHI Group's market share.
AI-driven recruitment tools could reduce demand for traditional job search platforms.
Economic uncertainties may impact subscription and advertising revenues for DHI Group.

Differentiation

DHI Group operates specialized career platforms for tech and financial services sectors.
Dice.com manages over 9 million tech professional profiles in the United States.
eFinancialCareers.com serves 18 financial markets globally, offering industry-specific career resources.

Upsides

New subscription packages increase client value and contract retention for Dice and ClearanceJobs.
Tech job market growth in 2024 boosts demand for DHI's recruitment platforms.
ClearanceJobs Live enhances engagement with security-cleared professionals through live streaming.

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