Assistant Merchandiser

QVC, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

QVC UK is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser (Non-Live Planner) to support cross-channel merchandising and drive commercial performance across non-live channels. The role involves scheduling, product planning and airtime optimisation, working on onsite and offsite collaboration to maximise sales and viewer engagement.

You will create schedules, select products with stock and forecast data, prepare running orders, and monitor performance to identify opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising/planning or stock control at assistant level.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills using data and sales trends to guide decisions.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and ability to work cross-functionally with planning, programming and platforms teams.
• Experience with Excel and planning or sales systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage daily, weekly and monthly non-live programming schedules to maximise sales, engagement and category performance.
• Select products and build show line-ups using stock, forecasts and commercial insight for effective mix and sequence.
• Prepare show running orders and schedule content in relevant systems with accurate programme and airtime planning.
• Monitor performance on a £ per minute basis and adjust schedules based on analysis, stock flow and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Planning, Programming, Platforms and other teams to align schedules and support events.
• Analyse sales, stock and programme performance data to identify opportunities and risks for business reviews.
• Review category mix and channel output to ensure schedules deliver a strong customer experience while meeting commercial targets.

Skills

Merchandising planning

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Excel

Planning systems

Tools

Excel

Bespoke planning systems

Job description

Your Opportunity, Your Team

The Assistant Merchandiser (Non-Live Planner) supports QVC UK and drives commercial performance across QVC's non-live channels through effective scheduling, product planning and airtime optimisation.

Where You'll Work

This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at Chiswick Park, West London two days a week.

What You'll Do

• You will create and manage daily, weekly and monthly non-live programming schedules designed to maximise sales, viewer engagement and category performance
• You will select products and build show line-ups using stock availability, sales history, forecasts and commercial insight to deliver the most effective mix and sequence
• Prepare show running orders, schedule content into relevant systems and ensure accuracy and integrity across programme and airtime planning
• Monitor performance on a £ per minute basis, review future schedules and recommend changes based on analysis, stock flow and trading opportunities
• Work closely with Planning, Programming, Platforms and wider business teams to align schedules, optimise non-live opportunities and support themed events and promotional activity
• Analyse sales, stock and programme performance data to identify opportunities and risks, presenting recommendations in business meetings where appropriate
• Review category mix and channel output regularly to ensure schedules deliver a strong customer experience while meeting commercial targets

What You’ll Bring

• You will have experience in a retail, merchandising, planning or stock control environment at assistant merchandising level, ideally within a commercially driven multi-channel or media-led business
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with experience using data, inventory information and sales trends to make sound commercial decisions
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work cross-functionally with planning, programming and platform teams
• Experience working with a range of systems and tools, including Excel and other bespoke planning or sales systems

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Disability Confident Scheme

QVC UK is a Disability Confident Leader, level 3 accredited employer and operates a Disability Confident Scheme ("DCS"). For any UK based roles, if you'd like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this on the application form.

Our Total Rewards

Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you'll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts!

In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.

QVC Group

QVC Group is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road®. We are a live social shopping company that redefines the shopping experience through video-driven commerce on every screen, from smartphones and tablets to laptops and TVs. QVC Group brings innovative products, compelling content, and unforgettable moments to millions of shoppers worldwide via social platforms, streaming apps, ecommerce sites and TV channels, making every screen a doorway to discovery, delight and community. QVC Group has team members in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China. We’re an inspired and diverse team that comes together to combine shopping and entertainment for millions of highly discerning shoppers. It’s a fun, fast-paced world, and what really sets us apart is our culture and talent experience. Best of all, working with QVC Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers!

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