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 OpportunityAs QVC UK's Planning Manager, you will lead the success of our business, responsible for developing, controlling and if necessary, adjusting the business plans. You will be part of a successful past, and an unwritten bright future...You will report in to the Planning and Programming Director, and you will lead a planning team here at QVC, driving the innovation and planning the shows to delight our customer and positively improve our business. You will work with the Buying Managers to deliver budgets and forecasts.You will be a true leader of people, One who mobiles and energises their teams behind a compelling vision. You will set the pace and genuinely drive progress instilling confidence in others and influencing a winning team mentality.Who We AreQVC empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively, engaging way. We offer an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products – from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewellery – and we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories and award-winning customer service. Worldwide, QVC reaches more than?200?million homes by our 12 broadcast networks and reaches millions more by?multiple streaming services, websites, mobile apps and social pages.?In 2021, QVC International served 4.7 million customers and has more than 7,000 team members in the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China.Your ImpactIn this important role, you will be responsible forMeeting budget expectations regarding gross orders, margins and inventory health across all QVC platforms (all TV Channels and digital platforms) through the optimization of airtime allocation, inventory turnover, promotion handles, pricing tactics.Collaborate with the Buying team, category and brand management, to plan sales, inventory and forecasting strategy.The Planning Manager is responsible for the active participation in and improvement of processes that improves sales, productivity and reduces costs. For example; Business Strategy Workflow (BSW), TSV process, inventory management, short and medium-term sales forecasts, airtime and scheduling processes.What You BringManage the present, while anticipating the future, questioning and improving current processes, making the right decisions at the right time, incorporating your experience and deep knowledge of Merchandising.Show your personal best - be curious, gather information, learn new things every day and implement new ideas.Build relationships and networks of partnerships to achieve joint successesKnowledge and application of multiple merchandise management systems (EPS / Item Master)Experience with financial metrics, especially margin, profit, sales and inventory management Data analysis and derivation of conclusions (e.g. with micro strategy)Fluent command of English in both written and verbal form#LI-Hybrid #LI-KHJoin us as we enrich life’s everyday moments – including yours. Apply today! If you enjoy being a part of a team, creating experiences and delighting customers, it’s so you. If you’re excited about retail, fashion, 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 flexible working options, our Qurated community, where intentional connections matter and a company committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, you’ll be amazed at what’s available for our team members! We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation and great benefits, employee assistance/wellbeing programmes, and much more. With friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers, working with us - it’s so you!For Qurate Retail Group, our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion 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 laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, Qurate Retail Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at CareersQI@qvc.comfor assistance. QVC UK is a Disability Confident employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. For any UK based roles - if you’d like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this on the application form. ??Click Apply and log in with your existing account or create an account. This will allow you to check the status of your application at any time and receive the most up to date communications from our Talent Acquisition team.SummaryLocation: UK, West London, Chiswick; QVCType: Full time