Allocator

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

Support the Merchandising function to plan and deliver ‘best of Boden’ ranges in Partnerships, and get the right stock to the right place at the right time.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who combines strong analytical thinking with a genuine eagerness to learn and grow in merchandising. You’ll be curious and excited to build your understanding in a retail environment.

This is a hybrid role, 3–4 days per week at our North Acton office, 1–2 days working from home.

Responsibilities of the Allocator:

• Ensuring our Option Planner is up to date with correct bought quantities, which matches back to any allocation sheets or launch trackers.
• Support Monday trading by refreshing pivots and ensure accuracy of data being reported.
• Understanding best sellers and key demand drivers.
• Allocating initial stock packages in line with plans and reviewing replenishment parameters, alongside Assistant Merchandiser, to potentialize demand and reduce risks.
• Offering replenishment to store based on bestsellers & fast cover lines.
• Reserving stocks in a timely manner ahead of season launch, reviewing in season to react to Trade and releasing when appropriate so Direct can sell at FP.
• Switching off lines as they approach end-of-life, Markdown or slow sellers to control terminal stock level and mitigate risks.
• Chairing weekly allocation & store meetings, flagging lateness and delivery issues and impact on launch and availability.
• Support the use of S5 Hind-sighting for Partner and Direct alignment.
• Use Thoughtspot, S5 and store specific portals to export information.
• Work cross functionally within team to ensure processes are aligned and efficient.

What Boden is looking for:

• Passionate about a career in merchandising.
• Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Highly analytical with attention to detail.
• Experience of being part of a team.
• Some retail or administrative experiences.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise.
• Adapt to an agile ways of working.
• Work well independently as well as within a team.
• Clear communicator.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Inquisitive with Customer and Brand understanding.

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 Boden offers:

• Competitive salary & targeted annual bonus scheme.
• Generous Boden clothing allowance!
• 30% discount on all current clothing ranges.
• 25 days of 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.