Merchandise Planner

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

Job summary

A leading retail company in video commerce is seeking a passionate Retail Planner to join their Home team. This role involves collaborating with buyers, analyzing sales and inventory, and optimizing product positioning to drive sales. Ideal candidates have a retail background and excel in data analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and inventory analysis within merchandising.
• Familiarity with forecasting sales budgets on seasonal and quarterly bases.

Responsibilities

• Work with buyers on product area involving demand analysis.
• Determine optimal product positioning for maximizing sales.

Skills

Sales analysis

Inventory analysis

Commercial mindset

Excel proficiency

Adaptability

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 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 maximising sales here at QVC UK. 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 maximising 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 fresh new products – from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewellery – 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 reaches millions more via multiple streaming services, websites, mobile apps and social pages. In 2021, QVC International served 4.7 million customers and has more than 7,000 team members in the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China.

Your Impact

• You will work with buyers and will be responsible for your own product area, involving 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 collaborate effectively with others and influence where needed.
• Adaptability and comfort with change, as live environments can be unpredictable.