Merchandise Planner

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

Job summary

Join a leading video commerce company as a Retail Planner. In this role, you will analyze sales trends and manage product positioning to maximize profits. Strong retail experience and proficiency in Excel are key for this dynamic opportunity within a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or merchandising is essential.
• Proficiency in sales and inventory analysis.
• Ability to forecast sales budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage product area, conducting demand and sales analysis.
• Optimize product positioning for maximizing sales.
• Partner with buyers to ensure profitable airtime.

Skills

Sales analysis

Inventory analysis

Excel proficiency

Commercial mindset

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, 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 an objective 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 new products – from home and fashion to beauty, electronics, and jewellery. We connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories, and award-winning customer service. Globally, QVC reaches more than 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 manage your own product area, conducting in-depth demand and sales analysis to optimise 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

• You will have experience working in retail, perhaps as a junior merchandiser ready for your next step.
• You are a team player capable of partnering with others and influencing when necessary.
• You should be adaptable and comfortable with change, as a live environment can present unexpected challenges!