Merchandise Planner

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join QVC UK as a Retail Planner, where you will play a crucial role in maximizing product sales in a dynamic retail environment. Collaborate with buyers, conduct sales analysis, and provide insights to ensure optimal product positioning. This role demands creativity, strong numerical skills, and proficiency in Excel to forecast sales accurately within a unique vCommerce setup.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment or as a junior merchandiser.
• Proficiency in Excel with complex functions.
• Commercial mindset and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth demand and sales analysis.
• Ensure optimal product positioning and profitability.
• Work closely with buyers and manage product area.

Skills

Sales analysis

Inventory analysis

Merchandising

Team collaboration

Numeracy

Excel proficiency

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 in maximising sales. At QVC UK, you'll find we're a bit 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, while 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 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 more than 200 million homes via our 12 broadcast networks and more via streaming services, websites, mobile apps, and social pages. In 2021, QVC International served 4.7 million customers and has 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, conducting 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 experienced in forecasting sales budgets on seasonal, quarterly, and weekly bases.

What You Bring

• Experience working in a retail environment, such as a junior merchandiser ready for the next step.
• Ability to work well in a team, partner with others, and influence when necessary.
• Adaptability and comfort with change, as live environments can be unpredictable!