Merchandiser

We’re looking for a commercially minded, meticulous and passionate

Merchandiserto join ourinnovative and fast-growing start-up during its next

growth phase. DAME is cleaning up the period industry - focusing on plastic

waste, harsh chemicals & period shame.

QUICK SUMMARY

Precision planner

You’ve done this before, but you’re looking for an opportunity to prove yourself and rise to the top.

Self-starter

Able to work independently with good prioritisation skills.

Problem solver

You aren’t afraid to tackle obstacles head on and present potential solutions.

Process enthusiast

Eagerto help grow and develop a first class operations function

Fast-growing start up with strong traction

Established presence both as a D2C and retail business (Waitrose, Boots, Sainsbury’s, Ocado, ASOS)

A business with a clear mission

You care about ending period shame and cleaning up the environment.

ABOUT DAME

At DAME we believe women deserve better. That’s why we’re cleaning up the period industry, focusing on plastic waste, harsh chemicals and period shame. In January 2019 we launched the world’s first reusable tampon applicator, to tackle the 1.3 billion single-use applicators thrown away

in the UK every year, along with our own organic, biodegradable tampons. Since then we’ve grown a community of amazing customers in over 60 countries, secured nationwide listings in most major retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Boots, Waitrose, Ocado and ASOS, and saved nearly 6 million plastic applicators from entering landfill and our oceans. We’re also proud to be a certified B Corp and the first ever Carbon Neutral Plus brand, demonstrating that we meet the highest environmental and

ethical standards. We’ve since launched our second product, reusable period pads, which include patent-pending design technology to make them softer, thinner, drier and greener. With our range expanding rapidly over the next 12 months we’re looking for a multi-faceted merchandiser who can make our operations fly.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

● Sales and stock reports, forecasting, budgeting, WSSI’s for planning and monitoring stock on a weekly basis.

● Inventory management across the business – verifying and managing any discrepancies and keeping stock loss to a minimum

● Management of external 3PL, overseeing both ourretail store replenishment and our pick & pack e-commerce fulfillment, and general warehousing duties.

● Overseeing our various systems such as Mintsoft and DEAR.

● Working closely with the various heads ofretail, e-commerce and product development to create a comprehensive and rational merchandising plan to support their various buys and ensure optimal stock levels for each channel and the business as a whole.

● Working closely with the product development team to track deliveries in every category, provide analysis and insights to help shape our range and manage stock availability for all channels

● Supporting the retail & e-commerce team with trade planning around campaigns, samples, pop-up sales or events to ensure the stock transfers and any operational issues are appropriately organised.

THE SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

We’re looking for someone who is commercially minded, meticulous and passionate. This is an opportunity for a driven and ambitious person who cares deeply about change for good and is interested in gaining real-life, hands-on experience in a dynamic start-up environment. It will be

varied, fast-paced and hugely rewarding. Please don’t be put off if you don’t meet all of the below.

Experience

You’re an experienced merchandiser looking for a step up to lead and build your function. Ideally with at least 5 years’ experience in merchandising roles at a top-tier or fast-growing omni channel fashion, FMCG, lifestyle, personal care or food.

Multi-disciplined

You’re deep into demand planning and forecasting, stock management, procurement, dealing with 3PL. You also can demonstrate experience of managing projects and building and improving processes.

Own-brand

Ideally you will have own-brand product development experience, and you are a pro at getting the right stock to the right place at the right time. Far East experience would be a bonus!

Organised & self-motivated

Organisational skills will be key in this broad and vitalrole which is at the heart of the business

An analytical mindset

You’re a wizard with numbers and Excel doesn’t phase you. You have exceptional problem-solving skills and thrive on identifying problems and implementing solutions.

Resilience

You’re not afraid to fail. You’re able to pick yourself up when things go wrong.

Driven and proactive

You have a hungerto keep pushing to make things better, faster, smarter.

Personable

You have excellent written and spoken English language skills and you’re a confident communicator

You care aboutthe Mission

You want to change the world, ending period shame and plastic period waste.

PRACTICAL DETAILS

Salary of £40-45k pro rata.

Cleaning up the period industry is a big job so we care for ourteam well and you'll be able to help shape a sustainable challenger brand.

We’re a tight-knit team,recognised as one of Escape The City’s top 100 companies to work for in 2019 and 2020, and The Dots ‘Top 50 Companies to Work For’ 2021.

Other Perks

- Employee options scheme, own a part of the business you’re helping to grow.

- 25 days pro rata of paid annual leave plus bank holidays

- An endless supply of free organic tampons (if applicable - men are also welcome at DAME!)

- An exciting opportunity to help shape a sustainable challenger brand, committed to using business

as a force for good

You will need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered forthis role.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Send your CV and covering letter to [email removed - click apply for more details]. Applications will not be

considered/responded to withoutthis.

Tell us not just why you’re an ideal candidate but also how this opportunity fits in with your career

and future ambitions. Take yourtime and tell us your story – but keep it succinct (no more than 2

short paragraphs).

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Check out DAME online:

www.wearedame.co

facebook.com/DAMEforGood/

twitter.com/DAMEforGood

instagram.com/dameforgood

linkedin.com/company/sanitary-owl/about