Trading Specialist Maternity Cover

Bugaboo Group; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Work from anywhere 8 weeks per year

Holiday days and birthday off

Job summary

Bugaboo Group is seeking a Merchandising Trading Specialist to analyze trading performance, manage inventory, and support promotions across regions. The role requires collaboration with marketing, digital, supply chain and product teams, and involves range planning and stock forecasting to ensure optimal product availability.

Based in Amsterdam or the UK with flexible hybrid arrangements, including potential remote work for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong Excel data analysis skills.
• Background in merchandising or digital trading.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trading performance, sales, stock levels and margins across channels.
• Assist in balancing stock across B2C and B2B channels to support demand.
• Support planning, execution and tracking of promotions and campaigns across regions.
• Collaborate with marketing, digital, supply chain and product teams on launches and plans.
• Assist in range planning, stock forecasting and regional allocation to avoid excess stock.
• Maintain and update the trading calendar and communicate key dates and launches.

Skills

Excel for data analysis

Merchandising/digital trading

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Job description

At Bugaboo Group, our story is about people.

It’s about the parents and families who inspire us every day, and just as much about the people behind the scenes who make our products and ideas come to life. From designers and engineers to marketers, supply chain specialists, and customer care experts, every person at Bugaboo Group plays a part in shaping the journeys of families around the world.

What connects us is more than just work. We’re curious by nature, driven by creativity, and motivated by a shared belief that we can make life on the move easier and more joyful. We celebrate individuality, encourage new ideas, and value collaboration across every corner of our global community.

At Bugaboo Group, you won’t just find a job, you’ll find a place where you can grow, belong, and contribute to something meaningful. Together, we’re building products that last, a culture that inspires, and a future we’re proud to be part of.

What will you do?

• Trading Performance & Sales Analysis; Monitor sales, stock levels and margins across channels, using data insights to inform trading decisions and highlight opportunities or risks.
• Inventory & Stock Management; Assist in balancing stock across B2C and B2B channels, ensuring optimal inventory levels in local warehouses and virtual locations to support sales demand.
• Promotions & Campaigns; Support the planning, execution, and performance tracking of promotional strategies across regions, ensuring deadlines are met and future strategies are optimized based on results.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration; Work closely with marketing, digital, supply chain, and product management to align on product launches, promotional plans, and overall trading strategies.
• Range Planning & Regional Stock Strategy; Support product launch and phase-out planning, conduct colour and option split analysis, and assist in stock forecasting and allocation by region to ensure optimal product availability across all markets and maintain low excess stock.
• Process & Communication Support; Maintain and regularly update the Trading calendar, ensuring clear and timely communication of key dates, launches, and promotional activities to all relevant teams and stakeholders.

About you

To apply for the Merchandising Trading Specialist role, you'll need to be detail-oriented, comfortable using Excel for data analysis, and enjoy collaborating with different teams. A proactive attitude, great communication skills, and a love for retail will help you succeed in this exciting, fast-paced role!

You will come from a merchandising / digital trading background and be based either in Amsterdam or in the UK with preferably the ability to be in the office in Henley or Amsterdam 1 day per week or remote for the right candidate as of February until December 2027.

What we offer

• An enthusiastic team of friendly, driven colleagues with love for our mission and brand;
• An inspirational, inclusive, fast-growing international work environment in which you can make a difference and develop yourself further;
• Access to OpenUp (wellness hub) - monthly wellbeing webinars, individual coaching and an Employee Assistance Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals for when times are tough;
• Holiday swap (you are free to exchange a public holiday for another day that is more important to you);
• Flexible and hybrid working and the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world 8 weeks of the year;
• Day off on your Birthday & Day off for volunteering activities:
• 25 holiday days per calendar year and an additional day for every year of service (up to 5 years);
• Commuting reimbursement (Bugaboo refunds 100% of the public transport costs or 0,21 EUR per km travelling by car/bike/scooter-motor) .
• Work from home allowance plus home-office set up budget;
• A solid pension plan, disability insurance and discount on your supplemental healthcare insurance.

Once you apply

If you’re considered a candidate for the role, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to continue the conversation. If we both get a positive vibe, you'll be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager. If that goes well, we'll move on to the second and potentially third interviews, to dive deeper into your connection with Bugaboo and what we can offer each other.