Merchandise Planner

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

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a passionate Merchandise Planner to join their Home team in Preston. In this role, you will oversee product areas, conduct analysis to maximize sales, and collaborate with buyers, ensuring effective product positioning. If you have retail experience and are ready for the next step, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in retail environment as a junior merchandiser.
• Ability to work in a team and influence others.
• Flexibility in unpredictable live environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct demand and sales analysis for optimal product positioning.
• Act as a link between Buyers and Platforms for profitability.
• Forecast sales budgets on seasonal, quarterly, and weekly basis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Creativity

Proficiency in Excel

Job description

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Merchandise Planner, Preston, Lancashire

Client:

QVC

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

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 at QVC UK. You will be part of an exciting, 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 in maximising sales. Reporting to a Planning Manager, you will act as a link between Buyers and our Platforms, ensuring long-term profitability of airtime and products, and 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. Worldwide, QVC reaches over 200 million homes via 12 broadcast networks and 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 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 demand and sales analysis to determine optimal product positioning.
• You should have experience in sales and inventory analysis within merchandising or stock management.
• You need to be commercially minded, creative, numerate, and proficient in Excel (including complex functions). You will forecast sales budgets on a seasonal, quarterly, and weekly basis.

What You Bring

• Experience working in a retail environment, as a junior merchandiser ready for your next step.
• Ability to work as part of a team and influence others when needed.
• Flexibility and comfort with change, as live environments can be unpredictable.