Merchandise Planner

QVC, Inc.; Chester (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Merchandise Planner to oversee inventory and collaborate with buying partners for future assortment planning. The role emphasizes data-driven strategies, operational efficiency, and maximizing sales through thoughtful promotions. With a hybrid work model and a focus on work-life balance, this position offers a dynamic environment for growth in the retail industry.

Benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Health care benefits starting on day 1

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid volunteer hours

Company discounts

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Merchandise Planning or Inventory Analytics.
• Experience in retail analytics to develop strategies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze show/item performance and initiate next actions.
• Manage overall inventory and distressed inventory levels to goals.
• Participate in seasonal and assortment planning.

Skills

Data Analysis

Inventory Management

Sales Strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing analytics, Merchandising, Business

Job description

Do you enjoy planning things ahead of time and considering all factors that could improve your decision-making? Look no further because HSN is hiring for a Merchandise Planner to support the Home division.

The planner will report to the Manager of Merchandise Planning and transform sales and manage overall inventory. The planner works with their buying partners to plan the future assortment, while also managing the existing product. You will also partner with fellow Planners to propel sales at HSN. The Planner will analyze results to decide next actions and make observations around overall trends of a business. Factors such as customer experience, margin, current events, return rates and new names will be considered and discussed as it relates to the business. You will work as a hybrid option. Majority of the time is spent working remotely and 3-4 times per month is spent in office. We offer great flexibility and support our team members with work life balances.

Who We Are

HSN empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively and engaging way.We offer an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products – from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewelry – and we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories and award-winning customer service.

Your Impact

• Prioritize on-air sales and productivity maximization.
• Script assigned shows for all channels according to scripting guidelines. Basing decisions around productivity guidelines and decision tree thinking.
• Work with planning partners across all channels.
• Strategize items to maximize selling exposures. Including identification and execution of reorders encouraging the future development of the item as a part of the actions taken.
• Participate in seasonal planning, quarterly planning and assortment planning for assigned categories.
• Identify and react to promotional opportunities including: Flex Pay usage, Shipping & Handling discounts, Sale pricing discounts.
• Price product, manage markdowns and manage category margin to the assigned goal.
• Analyze show / item performance and recommend/initiate next actions.
• Monitor and advise on programming adjustments across all channels based on sales results and trends.
• Manage overall inventory level to assigned goal.
• Manage distressed inventory level to assigned goal.
• Plan promotions to support the on air & off air business.
• Build batch jobs for planned promotions.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree required in Marketing analytics, Merchandising, Business, or relevant field.
• You have 3-5 years of Merchandise Planner, Allocation or Inventory Analytics experience.
• You love working with data and have knowledge of the retail industry to develop ideas, build strategies and achieve the needed results for the assigned category of business.
• You are comfortable living a commutable distance from the West Chester QVC Group office and are open to coming into the office for a hybrid schedule of 4 days per month.

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If you enjoy being a part of a team, creating experiences and delighting customers, you’ll love it here. If you’re excited about retail, media, social, live streaming, technology, customer service, design and more, you’ll find amazing projects to work on. If you want to grow professionally and learn every day, you ’ ll thrive with us . If you appreciate a company committed to inclusion and belonging for all, you’ll be amazed at what’s available for our team members . We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation, health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, company discounts and much more. Best of all, working with QVC Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers!

For QVC Group, our commitment to inclusion and belonging for all is deeply rooted in Our Principles. They call on us to Drive Progress, Act With Empathy, Be Brave, Embrace the Future, and Do What’s Right so that everyone can thrive. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

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QVC Group , Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands – QVC , HSN , Ballard Designs , Frontgate , Garnet Hill and Grandin Road . We are a live social shopping company that redefines the shopping experience through video-driven commerce on every screen, from smartphones and tablets to laptops and TVs. QVC Group brings innovative products , compelling content, and unforgettable moments to millions of shoppers worldwide via social platforms , streaming apps, ecommerce sites and TV channels, making every screen a doorway to discovery, delight and community .

QVC Group has team members in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China. We’re an inspired and diverse team that comes together to combine shopping and entertainment for millions of highly discerning shoppers. It’s a fun, fast-paced world, and what really sets us apart is our culture and talent experience. Best of all, working with QVC Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers !