Merchandise Planner

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

Job summary

Join QVC UK as a Merchandise Planner and leverage your expertise in sales and inventory analysis to maximize product success in a dynamic retail environment. Work collaboratively with buyers and contribute to innovative merchandising strategies that enhance sales performance while enjoying the unique challenges presented by video commerce.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and inventory analysis.
• Background in merchandising or stock management.
• Proficient in Excel, especially with complex functions.

Responsibilities

• Work with buyers on product area, ensuring optimal product positioning.
• Forecast sales budgets on seasonal, quarterly, and weekly bases.

Skills

Sales Analysis

Inventory Management

Creativity

Numeracy

Proficiency in Excel

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Merchandise Planner, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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QVC

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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 here at QVC UK. You will be part of an exciting, unique, and dynamic 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, where we pride ourselves on being different from the run-of-the-mill. 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 new products – from home and fashion to beauty, electronics, and jewelry – connecting shoppers to interesting personalities, stories, and award-winning customer service. Worldwide, QVC reaches more than 200 million homes via 12 broadcast networks and reaches millions more via 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, 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 will 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 as part of a team, partner with others, and influence when needed.
• Flexibility and comfort with change, as a live environment can present unexpected challenges!