Job description

About Us

Dune London stands as the premier affordable luxury brand for footwear and accessories within the UK, boasting a strong retail presence both domestically and internationally with 50 stores across the UK and over 100 in 25 countries. The company is poised for steady advancement through expanding store count, boosting online sales, and leveraging third-party partnerships worldwide. Renowned for its expertise in quality fashion footwear and accessories, Dune London maintains a unique and prestigious position on the high street.

Role Overview

We seek a forward-thinking and commercially savvy individual to assist the Buyer in curating and managing a well-rounded product portfolio. This role is instrumental in ensuring deadlines for planning are met by optimizing supply chain operations and stewarding supplier relationships strategically.

Core Responsibilities

Support product sourcing and development alongside the Buyer, ensuring all relevant systems and data are consistently maintained and updated.
Analyze market trends and competitor offerings through comprehensive data gathering to help craft the optimal product assortment.
Assist in sourcing for overseas markets, understanding product sales dynamics in various regions.
Develop and monitor the critical seasonal buying timeline to ensure all milestones are achieved punctually.
Prepare and contribute to range reviews and selection meetings, facilitating informed decision-making.
Manage and update the internal ordering database and visual catalogues.
Oversee the sample process aligned with key deadlines, coordinating with suppliers to adhere to critical dates.
Monitor business performance during team sessions; propose actions to mitigate shortfalls and capitalize on opportunities.
Supervise the shipping process to optimize timely deliveries within the season.
Control stock intake forecasts and ensure shipping methods comply with cost plans.
Lead and support the Buyer’s Assistant in generating accurate specifications and orders on schedule.
Engage with suppliers to minimize delays, monitor delivery adherence, and maintain strong business relationships.
Compile timely weekly sales reports and conduct end-of-season analyses including SWOT and best-selling products.
Foster clear communication across all company levels and external partners, including merchandising teams and franchise partners.
Promote a motivated team atmosphere, supervise assistant workloads, deputize for the Buyer as needed, and assist with onboarding and training new team members.

Candidate Requirements

Current experience as an Assistant Buyer is essential.
Outstanding communication abilities.
Experience with budget management.
Strong report-writing proficiency.
A genuine enthusiasm for Dune London products.
Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.

Employee Benefits

Flexible blended working model combining office and remote locations.
New sustainable office in lively West London near Westfield.
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture with flat organizational structure and growth opportunities.
Ongoing company expansion with new stores and sales channels emerging.
Open to innovative ideas and thoughts from employees.
Active involvement with charitable causes, currently supporting Mental Health UK.
Generous 60% discount on Dune products.
25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays.
Access to Cycle2Work scheme and season ticket loans.
Company pension plan and life insurance coverage.
Special perks such as early 3 p.m. finish every payday Friday, team social events, and well-being support programs including free counselling and legal advice through retailTRUST.
On-site Wellbeing Allies available for confidential conversations.

Assistant Buyer