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Merchandiser
Senior Merchandising & Trading Specialist
About DUSK
Since we were founded in 2016, DUSK has been bringing adorable luxury homeware to the UK, making beautifully curated homeware accessible to all through offering the best prices, quality, and service.
We are a rapidly growing, fast-paced business, proud of providing our customers with the highest standard of products and service. In the year to March 2026, we delivered £195M revenue, a 28% increase from the previous year.
About the Role
Trading Responsibilities
- OTB management – Monitoring and controlling Open to Buy allocations
- WSSI forecasting – Developing and reviewing Weekly Stock Status and Inventory forecasting
- Weekly inventory meetings – Providing actionable insights and recommendations
- Management information preparation – Compiling and delivering critical trading reports
- Seasonal trading management – Overseeing sales, stock, and clearance strategies
- Margin & gross profit optimization – Ensuring adherence to buying margins and profit targets
- Sales forecast reviews – Evaluating performance and adjusting forecasts as needed
- Best/worst seller analysis – Identifying trends and recommending proactive actions
- Stock reduction strategies – Driving cash flow through targeted sales activities
- Clearance & markdown planning – Collaborating with buyers to execute strategic pricing
- End-to-end stock flow coordination – From wholesale receipt to store/DC distribution
- Stock turn & budget alignment – Ensuring business-wide stock levels meet financial targets
- Promotions & re-buys – Recommendations for targeted sales promotions
- Supplier relationship management – Fostering mutually beneficial supplier agreements
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Strategy & Planning Responsibilities
- Strategic input – Contributing to long-term business and revenue strategies
- Performance analysis – Drawing insights from historical and in-season data
- Budget planning – Supporting category-focused budgets, option counts, and buy depth
- Range plan development – Collaborating with buyers on seasonal offerings
- Promotional planning – Assisting in seasonal and campaign strategies
- Process optimisation – Identifying and implementing merchandising efficiency improvements
- Cross-functional liaison – Aligning departmental plans with broader business goals
- Leadership & mentorship – Deputising for the Head of Merchandising as needed
- Team support – Guiding junior team members and fostering their development
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Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong computer literacy, with advanced Excel skills
- Solid WSSI understanding – Capacity planning and forecasting experience
- Bold analytical skills – Ability to extract insights from complex data
- Effective decision-making and time management – Juggling priorities efficiently
- Commercial awareness – Deep knowledge of the homewares sector and broader marketplace
- Collaborative mindset – Thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
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