Assistant Merchandiser

QVC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

QVC UK is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser (Non-Live Planner) to drive commercial performance across non-live channels through scheduling, product planning and airtime optimisation. The role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at Chiswick Park, West London two days a week.

You will analyse sales, stock and category performance and collaborate with planning, programming and platform teams to optimise schedules and deliver engaging customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Analytical and numerical skills to use data, inventory information and sales trends for commercial decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organisation with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Experience using Excel and other planning or sales systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage daily, weekly and monthly non-live programming schedules to maximise sales, viewer engagement and category performance.
• Select products and build show line-ups using stock, forecasts and commercial insight.
• Prepare show running orders and schedule content in relevant systems; ensure accuracy across programme and airtime planning.
• Monitor performance on a £ per minute basis and suggest schedule changes based on analysis and stock flow.
• Collaborate with Planning, Programming, Platforms and other teams to align schedules and optimise events.
• Analyse sales, stock and programme performance data; present recommendations in meetings.
• Review category mix and channel output to deliver strong customer experience while meeting targets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Excel

Tools

Excel

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

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), and 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.