Merchandise Planner

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a passionate Retail Planner to join their Home team. In this role, you will analyze sales data, manage product positioning, and partner with buyers to maximize profitability. Applicants should have a background in retail, experience with inventory analysis, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a retail environment as a junior merchandiser.
• Experience in sales and inventory analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel including complex functions.

Responsibilities

• Work with buyers to manage product area and sales.
• Conduct in-depth demand and sales analysis for optimal positioning.
• Forecast sales budgets on seasonal, quarterly, and weekly bases.

Skills

Sales analysis

Inventory analysis

Forecasting

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, e-commerce 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, which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, e-commerce sites, digital streaming, and social platforms.

Featuring the right products at the right time of day is an important factor in 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 serve as 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 – connecting 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 more through 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 should 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.
• Ability to work well in a team, partner with others, and influence when needed.
• Flexibility and comfort with change, as a live environment can throw curveballs!