Merchandise Planner

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join JR United Kingdom as a Retail Planner and become part of a dynamic team that drives sales through strategic product placement. You'll analyze market demands and work closely with buyers to ensure the success of various product lines. Strong Excel skills and retail experience are essential for this role, making it a perfect opportunity for those ready to take the next step in their merchandising career.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment, ideally as a junior merchandiser.
• Ability to conduct in-depth demand analysis and sales forecasting.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with buyers on product area and analyze sales to optimize positioning.
• Forecast sales budgets for seasonal, quarterly, and weekly periods.
• Adapt to changes in a dynamic live environment.

Skills

Sales analysis

Inventory analysis

Proficient in Excel

Commercially minded

Creativity

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 and unique business, joining 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 maximising sales at QVC UK. Reporting to a Planning Manager, you will serve as a key link between Buyers and our Platforms, ensuring the long-term profitability of airtime and products, while maximising short-term sales opportunities.

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 fresh products – from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewelry – connecting shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories, and award-winning customer service. Worldwide, QVC reaches over 200 million homes via 12 broadcast networks and additional streaming services, websites, mobile apps, and social pages. In 2021, QVC International served 4.7 million customers and employs over 7,000 team members across the UK, Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland, and China.

Your Impact

• You will work with buyers and be responsible for your own product area, conducting 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 also forecast sales budgets on seasonal, quarterly, and weekly bases.

What You Bring

• Experience working in a retail environment, such as a junior merchandiser ready for your next step.
• Strong team player skills, capable of partnering with others and influencing when necessary.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change, as the live environment can present unexpected challenges.