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Senior Assistant Merchandiser
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
As a Senior Assistant Merchandiser, you will play a key role in planning and delivering profitable, customer-focused product ranges. Partnering closely with the Merchandiser and cross-functional teams, you’ll use data, insight, and structured processes to support confident commercial decision-making.
This role suits someone who is highly numerate, organised, and proactive, with a strong eye for detail and a genuine passion for merchandising. You’ll take ownership of key areas including forecasting, stock management, and trade reporting, while contributing to the overall performance of the department.
Location: 3-4 days per week at our North Acton office, with 1-2 days WFH.
What You Will Do
- Analyse trading performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, using insights to inform decision-making
- Support range planning by contributing to key meetings and working confidently with KPIs and critical path timelines
- Own forecasting for selected product areas, making clear and commercially sound recommendations
- Build and review size ratios through regular performance analysis
- Monitor market and competitor activity to support trading decisions
- Manage the Purchase Order process, ensuring accuracy and timely approvals
- Track intake against plan, highlighting risks and proposing solutions
- Lead weekly intake meetings, driving accountability across teams
- Support the WSSI process, maintaining accurate and up-to-date OTB management
- Recommend and implement markdown strategies to optimise stock and margin
- Produce and present weekly trade packs, clearly communicating performance and actions
- Proactively drive trade by identifying opportunities to maximise sales and minimise risk
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What We’re Looking For
- A strong interest in merchandising, with previous experience at Assistant level
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage priorities in a structured and efficient way
- Confident working with data, with strong Excel and analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and influence stakeholders
- Experience supporting or mentoring more junior team members
- A collaborative approach, comfortable working cross-functionally
- Commercially aware, with good judgement and problem-solving ability
- Proactive and self-motivated, able to take ownership and work independently
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- 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.
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