Merchandise Planner

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a passionate Retail Planner for their Home team. You will be responsible for product positioning and analysis to maximize profitability, working closely with buyers in a dynamic retail environment. Ideal candidates will be commercially minded, adaptable, and proficient in Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and inventory analysis within merchandising or stock management.
• Retail experience, ready for the next step in your career.
• Able to forecast sales budgets on seasonal, quarterly, and weekly bases.

Responsibilities

• Work with buyers to handle a product area and perform demand and sales analysis.
• Ensure optimal product positioning and maximize sales opportunities.

Skills

Sales analysis

Inventory analysis

Data analysis

Collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Qurate Retail Group comprises six leading retail brands – QVC, HSN, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, and Grandin Road – all dedicated to providing a more human way to shop. Qurate Retail Group is the largest player in video commerce ("vCommerce"), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming, and social platforms.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate Retail Planner to join our Home team here at QVC UK. You will be part of an exciting, unique, and dynamic business as you'll join the largest player in video commerce ("vCommerce"), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming, and social platforms.

Featuring the right products at the right time of day is crucial for maximizing sales. At QVC UK, you'll find we're a little different from the run-of-the-mill. Reporting to a Planning Manager, you will provide an objective link between Buyers and our Platforms, ensuring the long-term profitability of airtime and products, and maximizing sales opportunities in the short term.

Who We Are

QVC empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively, engaging way. We offer an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and new products – from home and fashion to beauty, electronics, and jewelry. We connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories, and award-winning customer service. Worldwide, QVC reaches more than 200 million homes via our 12 broadcast networks and reaches millions more via streaming services, websites, mobile apps, and social pages. In 2021, QVC International served 4.7 million customers and has over 7,000 team members in the UK, Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland, and China.

Your Impact

• You will work with buyers and be responsible for your own product area, involving in-depth demand and sales analysis to determine optimal product positioning.
• You should have experience in sales and inventory analysis within merchandising or stock management.
• You will be commercially minded, creative, numerate, and proficient in Excel (including complex functions). You will be accustomed to forecasting sales budgets on seasonal, quarterly, and weekly bases.

What You Bring

• Experience working in a retail environment, as a junior merchandiser ready for your next step.
• A team player who can collaborate and influence where needed.
• Adaptability and comfort with change, as a live environment can present unexpected challenges.