Assistant Merchandiser - Retail and Wholesale

Boden; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British clothing retailer in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the merchandising team. You will collate and analyze data, lead weekly allocation, and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate has experience in merchandising and is proficient in Excel. This role offers a competitive salary, a generous clothing allowance, and 25 days of annual holiday, plus other benefits. Join a vibrant team that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous clothing allowance

30% discount on clothing

25 days holiday annually

Free onsite parking

Subsidised café

Qualifications

• Experience at either Senior MAA or current AM level.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members.
• Experience of working cross-functionally in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the merchandising function to plan and deliver product ranges.
• Analyse data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Lead weekly allocation and trade meetings.

Skills

Passionate about merchandising

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Clear communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Merchandiser - Retail and Wholesale page is loaded## Assistant Merchandiser - Retail and Wholesalelocations: Boden House, London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2067Stylish, 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, including leading weekly allocation, driving trade, identifying trends and helping mentor junior members within the team.**Location:** 3-4 days per week at our North Acton office, 1-2 days WFH.**What You Will Do*** Collate and analyse data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.* 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 Visual Merchandising on launch availability and communicating late lines.**What We Are Looking For*** Passionate about a career in merchandising and developing within Retail and Wholesale.* Experience at either Senior MAA or current AM level.* 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.* Experience in proactively managing workload, prioritising, and delegating.* Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.* Highly analytical with attention to detail.* Experience of being part of a team and working in a busy environment.* Experience of working cross functionally.* Clear communication skills.* Good problem-solving and time management skills.**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.