Senior Product Planning Manager for DA

SAMSUNG; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Senior DA Product Planning Manager in Chertsey to drive ecommerce strategies. You'll lead stock planning, analyze DTC performance, and collaborate on promotional strategies. Required qualifications include strong knowledge of the consumer electronics industry and experience in ecommerce. The role offers hybrid working options and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote

Performance-based bonus scheme

Pension contributions

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of consumer electronics or home appliances industry.
• Commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Experience in ecommerce and sales environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead stock planning for DTC DA products.
• Monitor competitor pricing and promotions.
• Analyze DTC performance and improve customer journeys.

Skills

Consumer electronics knowledge

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Ecommerce experience

Proficiency in forecasting tools

Creative mindset

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Position Summary

Why join our team?

With the constantly evolving trends in consumer behaviour towards shopping online and purchasing directly from manufacturers, Samsung has made growing its Direct to Consumer (DTC) business one of its strategic priorities globally.

The DTC Division of SEUK aims to make purchasing directly from Samsung the best way to own and experience a Samsung Product. Whether through Samsung.com or our Premium Retail outlets within Selfridges and Harrods, we strive to make shopping with Samsung a joyful experience, offering the full Samsung range, compelling financial propositions, and top-tier Samsung Service.

Role and Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities

The Senior DA Product Planning Manager will play a critical role within the CE Commerce team, combining deep industry knowledge with product expertise and actionable insights into online market trends and SEUK DTC ecommerce performance to identify sales growth opportunities. Responsibilities include:

• Lead stock planning (monthly/quarterly) for all DTC DA products, producing stock planning reports 3-6 months in advance, considering sales performance, seasonality, and competitor activity, to ensure appropriate stock levels.
• Manage forecasting, stock management, and communicate with the Division.
• Collaborate with the DTC DA Commercial Manager to deliver monthly commercial plans, identify stock gaps, and suggest corrective actions.
• Maintain weekly rolling forecasts and manage surplus stock.
• Manage aging stock and develop clearance strategies to meet KPIs.

Product & Market Intelligence

• Support the DTC DA Commerce Team with product knowledge and sales trends for better decision-making.
• Monitor competitor pricing and promotions to ensure DTC competitiveness.
• Identify market opportunities and challenges for future sales strategies.

DTC Performance & Benchmarking

• Analyze DTC performance at various levels.
• Improve customer journeys and conversion rates.
• Benchmark against competitors and analyze market share and growth.

Promotional Effectiveness

• Track campaign performance and derive insights for future activities.
• Assist in testing promotional mechanics to optimize sales impact.

Growth Opportunities & DTC Innovation

• Identify and suggest future market trends and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate on innovative DTC strategies with leadership.

Requirements

Successful candidates will possess:

• Strong knowledge of consumer electronics or home appliances industry.
• Commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Experience in ecommerce and sales environments.
• Proficiency in forecasting and data presentation tools.
• Creative and resilient mindset.

Success Indicators

• Establish DTC as a top retailer.
• Achieve revenue, sales, and profit targets.
• Develop strong internal relationships and execute plans effectively.

Interview Process

First: Christine Park (Head of CE Commercial) / Jenny Lee; Second: Tom Morey (Head of DTC)

Benefits

• Hybrid working: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Pension contributions.
• Volunteering days, holiday entitlement, employee discounts, and more.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us to request assistance.