Assistant Merchandiser - Womenswear

BODEN; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fashion is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser for their Womenswear team. The role involves supporting the Merchandiser in various tasks, including data analysis, range planning, and Purchase Order Management. The ideal candidate will be passionate about merchandising, possess strong analytical skills, and have experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Merchandising Admin Assistant.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Highly analytical with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collate and analyse data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Participate in range planning meetings, confidently understanding KPIs.
• Oversee the Purchase Order Management and approval process.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Education

Merchandising Admin Assistant Experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Womenswear team. Within this role you will support the Merchandiser at all levels, including attending range planning meetings, analysing market trends, overseeing Purchase Order Management and help to plan and deliver profitable, customer focused ranges.

Location: 3 - 4 days per week based at our North Acton Office.

What You Will Do

• Collate and analyse data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Participate in range planning meetings, confidently understanding KPIs.
• Forecast line cards for key production lines, whilst making any recommendations.
• Generate size ratios based on regular analysis.
• Analyse market trends based on regular analysis.
• Oversee the Purchase Order Management and approval process.
• Review and monitor intake against monthly stock targets.
• Lead weekly intake meetings.
• Support the monthly WSSI process, ensuring OTB sheet is up to date.
• Propose markdown options and depths to clear stock profitably.
• Create and review Monday Trade packs and present in trade meetings.
• Drive trade by identifying risks and opportunities.

What We Are Looking For

• Passionate about a career in Merchandising.
• Prior experience as a Merchandising Admin Assistant.
• 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 fast-paced environment.
• Experience of working cross functionally.
• Clear communication and problem-solving skills.
• Great time management
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Help mentor direct line reports and provide support to more junior members of the team.