Junior Merchandiser - Womenswear 12 Month Maternity Cover

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

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

Owning our Accessories Womenswear category, this Junior Merchandiser position, alongside our Merchandising Manager, will bring together product strategy, trading insight and commercial judgement to put the right stock in the right place at the right time. You'll also support, coach and mentor your team, helping them thrive while you make a visible impact on the department's performance.

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

This is a 12 Month Maternity Cover role. Ideally looking for a late November start date.

How We Lead At Boden

Being a manager at Boden is about giving people clarity, backing them properly, and helping them do their best work.

You make things make sense. You take big ideas and turn them into clear priorities, so people know what they're doing and (most importantly) why it matters.

Your communication is clear and open - you listen and you don't overcomplicate things.

You take responsibility. When big decisions need to be made, you make them. When things change, you adapt. And when things don't go to plan, you own it and move things forward.

You stay close to what matters - our customer, our brand and our goals - using that to guide decisions and keep teams aligned.

Most importantly, you build a team people actually want to be a part of - where people feel trusted, supported and able to grow.

What You Will Do

• 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.

What We Are Looking For

• 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.
• Confidence managing expectations and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.
• The ability to address underperformance fairly within the business performance review process.
• Clear communication, sound problem-solving and strong time-management skills.
• The ability to multitask and collaborate effectively across functions.

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

• 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.