Retail Merchandise Planner (Home Category)(Fixed Term Contract)

QVC; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking company in the vCommerce sector, seeking a passionate Retail Planner to join their Home team. In this role, you'll analyze sales data and collaborate with buyers to optimize product positioning, ensuring both short-term sales and long-term profitability. This role is perfect for someone with retail experience looking to step up into a more impactful position. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment where creativity meets analytics, and your contributions will directly enhance customer experiences across various platforms. Join a team that values professional growth and inclusion, and be part of a company that’s redefining shopping.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance

Parental Leave

Discounts

Volunteer Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and inventory analysis within merchandising.
• Proficient in Excel for complex functions and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth demand and sales analysis for product positioning.
• Serve as a link between Buyers and Platforms for profitability.

Skills

Sales Analysis

Inventory Management

Excel Proficiency

Team Collaboration

Commercial Awareness

Education

Experience in Retail

Merchandising Knowledge

Tools

Excel

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 on a Fixed Term Contract. You will be part of an exciting, unique business, joining the largest player in vCommerce, which encompasses video-driven shopping across various platforms.

Featuring the right products at the right time is crucial for maximising sales. At QVC UK, we pride ourselves on being a little different from the run-of-the-mill. Reporting to a Planning Manager, you will serve as an objective link between Buyers and our Platforms, ensuring long-term profitability of airtime and products, while 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 more than 200 million homes via our 12 broadcast networks and additional 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

1. 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.
2. You should have experience in sales and inventory analysis within merchandising or stock management.
3. You will be commercially minded, creative, numerate, and proficient in Excel, capable of performing complex functions. You will also forecast sales budgets on a seasonal, quarterly, and weekly basis.

What You Bring

1. Experience working in a retail environment, ideally as a junior merchandiser ready for the next step.
2. Ability to be a team player, partner effectively, and influence where needed.
3. Flexibility and comfort with change, as live environments can present unexpected challenges.

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Why Join Us?

If you enjoy being part of a team, creating experiences, and delighting customers, you'll love it here. If you're passionate about retail, media, social platforms, live streaming, technology, customer service, or design, you'll find exciting projects. We support professional growth and daily learning. Our company is committed to inclusion and belonging, offering comprehensive benefits including competitive pay, paid time off, employee assistance, parental leave, volunteer hours, discounts, and more. Join us for friendly teams, ambitious projects, and fast-moving careers!

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Aligned with Our Principles—Drive Progress, Act With Empathy, Be Brave, Embrace the Future, and Do What’s Right—we ensure equal employment opportunities and a barrier-free hiring process. For support or reasonable accommodations, contact [e-mail]. QVC UK is a Disability Confident employer and participates in a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Please indicate if you'd like consideration under this scheme on your application.

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