Stylish, grounded, uplifting – these values live through everything we do at Boden. Without the collaboration, honesty and friendship between our teams, we wouldn’t be where we are today. We curate a world of beauty that’s ethical, inclusive – and importantly – good fun. We inspire you to live your best life. We are Boden.

Overview

This role will help support the Merchandising function to plan and deliver ‘best of Boden’ ranges in our Partnerships ensuring timely deliveries, leading weekly trade, and helping mentor junior members within the team. 

Location: 3-4 days per week at our North Acton office, the rest WFH.

What You Will Do 

• Collate and analyse data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.

• Review weekly store allocations with the Allocator on the team.

• Identify best & worst selling products.

• Plan an optimum range that will deliver the Partner financials.

• Generate size ratios based on regular analysis.

• Review and monitor intake.

• Lead weekly allocation and warehouse meetings.

• Support the monthly WSSI process, ensuring OTB sheet is up to date.

• Share buy requirements by size to the Direct team.

• Manage stocks through considered initial allocations and reactive replenishment levels.

• Releasing reserved stock in a timely manner.

• Action markdown proposals and communicate promotions with Partners.

• Create and review Monday Trade packs and present in trade meetings.

• Drive trade by identifying risks and opportunities.

• Regular trade reviews with Partners.

• Liaise with Wholesale Partner on launch availability and communicating late lines.

What We Are Looking For 

• Passionate about a career in merchandising.

• Ideally a current AM or established MAA.

• Experience in proactively managing workload, prioritising, and delegating.

• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

• Highly analytical and accurate with strong attention to detail.

• Experience of being part of a team and working in a busy environment.

• Experience of working cross functionally.

• Clear communication and problem-solving skills.

• Coach and mentor direct line reports and provide support to more junior members of the team.

• Lead by example and be a positive role model for the team.

Our Behaviours

• At Boden, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver.

• We keep things simple. We say what we mean, keep each other in the loop, and follow through on what we’ve said we’ll do.

• We care about doing a good job – and we care about each other.

• We’re always kind, often honest, and we will push for high standards without making it heavy.

• We know what we’re good at, we lean on each other when needed, and we show up as a team – taking ownership and getting things done together.

What We Offer
 

• Competitive salary & targeted annual bonus scheme.

• Generous Boden clothing allowance!

• 30% discount on all current clothing ranges.

• 25 days Holiday annually, plus Bank Holidays.

• Online Portal with an array of discounts on retail & entertainment.

• Virtual GP Service for you and your household!

• Free onsite parking and subsidised café.

We want Boden to be the place everyone wants to work. Friendly, open and tolerant. A best-of-British company with diverse teams, equal opportunities, and fair working and recruitment practices. We believe in hiring the best person for the job, whoever they are, helping them thrive in it and celebrating their individuality.

We would like to encourage people from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our roles. If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional support during your application process, please do not hesitate to let us know.