Strategic Merchandise Planner - Hybrid UK

QVC International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Company discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

QVC Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Merchandise Planner to shape and deliver robust category plans that balance sales, inventory, airtime and margin. You will partner with Buying to drive insight-led decisions and optimise performance across omnichannel channels.

The role is hybrid, requiring onsite presence at the UK Head Office two days per week and collaboration with teams across Digital, Programming and Merchandising. A strong track record in planning and merchandising is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with planning, trading, merchandising or commercial analysis in retail or omnichannel environments.
• Experience with sales, stock and margin data to influence decisions.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Buying, Digital, Programming or Merchandising teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor and adjust the category business plan within budget across sales, inventory, airtime and margin.
• Act as the category planning business partner for Buying, providing insight-led analysis on sales and margin performance.
• Review schedules up to four weeks out, proactively recommending changes to optimise sales and manage risk.
• Drive daily trading performance by proposing changes to later airs and identifying cross-category opportunities.
• Manage the product lifecycle, using promotions and airtime strategically and delivering post-event analysis to inform future decisions.

Skills

Planning & analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Merchandising

Job description

QVC Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Merchandise Planner to shape and deliver robust category plans that balance sales, inventory, airtime and margin. You will partner with Buying to drive insight-led decisions and optimise performance across omnichannel channels.

The role is hybrid, requiring onsite presence at the UK Head Office two days per week and collaboration with teams across Digital, Programming and Merchandising. A strong track record in planning and merchandising is essential.