Hybrid Junior Merchandiser — Product & Trading (Maternity)

J P Boden & Co.Ltd; Acton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Boden clothing allowance!

30% discount on all current clothing

25 days Holiday annually, plus Bank

Online Portal with discounts

Virtual GP Service

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Boden is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to join the Accessories Womenswear team for a 12 month maternity cover. You will work with the Merchandising Manager to shape product strategy, trading insights and commercial judgement, ensuring the right stock timing and range architecture.

You will coach and mentor staff, contribute to department performance, and manage analysis of sales and stock data. This role is based in North Acton with four days in the office and some work-from-home days.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Assistant Merchandiser or a Junior Merchandiser, including owning a category.
• Strong analytical ability, excellent attention to detail and advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Commercial, customer-first thinking with a clear understanding of brand priorities.
• Confidence managing workload, prioritising, delegating and working independently in a busy environment.
• Experience leading by example for direct reports and junior colleagues across Merchandising.
• A supportive coaching style, with the ability to mentor direct reports and help others develop.
• Clear communication, sound problem-solving and strong time-management skills.
• The ability to multitask and collaborate effectively across functions.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop the department's product planning strategy and range architecture.
• Analyse sales, stock, size and market data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Build customer-first ranges with the right size, newness, pricing and market appeal.
• Present financial KPIs, demand phasing, OTB spend and buy recommendations with confidence.
• Partner with Buying to plan and sign off buy quantities and fabric production forecasts.
• Maintain planning packs using historical sales, intake and rate-of-sale insight.
• Lead weekly trade, responding quickly to optimise sales and manage risks and opportunities.
• Own WSSI management, monthly reforecasting, markdown proposals and terminal stock clearance.
• Work cross-functionally to keep product processes aligned, practical and efficient.
• Champion business tools and systems, supporting new starters and developing the team.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office skills

Category ownership experience

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Multitasking

Mentoring

Leadership

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boden is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to join the Accessories Womenswear team for a 12 month maternity cover. You will work with the Merchandising Manager to shape product strategy, trading insights and commercial judgement, ensuring the right stock timing and range architecture.

You will coach and mentor staff, contribute to department performance, and manage analysis of sales and stock data. This role is based in North Acton with four days in the office and some work-from-home days.