Merchandise Planner

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in video commerce is looking for a passionate Retail Planner to join their Home team. In this role, you will analyze sales data, influence product positioning, and collaborate with buyers to maximize sales opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a retail environment, ready for the next step.
• Proficient in Excel, including complex functions.
• Commercially minded and creative.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth demand and sales analysis.
• Determine optimal product positioning.
• Forecast sales budgets on a seasonal, quarterly, and weekly basis.

Skills

Sales Analysis

Inventory Analysis

Excel

Merchandising

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 ("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. At QVC UK, we are a little 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, engaging stories, and award-winning customer service. Worldwide, 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 has over 7,000 team members across the UK, Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland, and China.

Your Impact

• You will work with buyers and will 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 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 the next step.
• Ability to work well in a team, partner with others, and influence when needed.
• Adaptability and comfort with change, as live environments can be unpredictable!