Assistant Merchandiser (Non-Live Planner)

QVC; Chiswick; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid volunteer hours

Company discounts

Job summary

QVC UK is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser (Non-Live Planner) to support commercial performance across QVC’s non-live channels through effective scheduling, product planning and airtime optimisation in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will manage daily-to-monthly non-live programming schedules, select products, prepare show running orders and analyse sales data to optimise stock flow and category performance, collaborating with Planning, Programming and Platforms teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail, merchandising, planning or stock control environment at assistant merchandising level.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Excel and planning or sales systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage daily, weekly and monthly non-live programming schedules to maximise sales and category performance.
• Select products and build show line-ups using stock, sales history and forecasts to deliver effective mix.
• Prepare show running orders and schedule content in relevant systems with accuracy.
• Monitor performance on a £ per minute basis and recommend changes based on analysis and trading opportunities.
• Collaborate with Planning, Programming, Platforms and wider teams to align schedules and support events.
• Analyse sales, stock and programme data to identify opportunities and risks and present recommendations.
• Review category mix and channel output to ensure a strong customer experience while meeting commercial targets.

Job description

Your Opportunity, Your Team

The Assistant Merchandiser (Non-Live Planner)supportsQVC UK anddrives 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 atChiswick Park, West Londontwo 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 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)
• tuition reimbursement benefits

QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.