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Specialist, Merchandising Controlling And Otb
Posted on Feb. 28, 2026
- København, Denmark
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights and driving global alignment? As a Specialist, Merchandise Controlling & Open to buy, you’ll be at the heart of Pandora’s merchandise planning process — supporting consolidation of top down planning, performing analysis to identify key trends, variances, and opportunities as well as supporting in extensive reporting to enable key merchandising inventory management decisions and future buys.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll combine analytical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver performance reporting, extensive open to buy analysis and support decision-making that maximizes sales and inventory efficiency. Your ability to connect the dots between clusters and global teams will make you a key player in our success.
Key responsibiltiies will include:
1. Merchandise Controlling & Reporting
- Supporting he consolidation of top-down merchandise financial plans across assigned clusters in line with global strategy and financial targets.
- Conducting analysis to validate cluster assumptions and highlight risks or gaps.
- Assisting in the preparation of controlling and reporting across sell-out, revenue, units, ASP, and sell-in.
- Performing routine performance analysis to identify key trends, variances, and opportunities.
- Supporting variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and last year to inform discussions with clusters.
- Contributing to the creation and maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools to support decision-making.
2. Inventory & Sell-In (Buy) Controlling
- Supporting the assessment and consolidation of cluster inventory plans versus global inventory guidelines and commercial targets.
- Monitoring inventory health metrics, including stock coverage KPIs and stock indexes vs LY.
- Collecting and maintaining information related to future network changes and ensure inputs are shared with relevant merchandising functions.
3. Cross-Functional Business Partnering
- Collaborating with Finance, Supply Chain, and Merch geo-squad partners to ensure alignment on key data inputs and planning assumptions.
- Supporting communication between commercial planning and operational functions to maintain accuracy and consistency.
4. Continuous Improvement & Governance
- Contributing to improvements in planning, reporting, and analytical processes to enhance transparency and efficiency.
- Assisting in developing and refining analytical tools and methodologies to strengthen business steering.
Relentlessly Analytical and Collaborative
At Pandora, we believe in the power of collaboration and purpose-driven work. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment - someone who loves digging into data, simplifying complexity, and building strong partnerships across functions.
If you are structured, detail-oriented, and proactive, you may be exactly who we are looking for. You enjoy coordinating processes, meeting deadlines, and working closely with others to achieve shared goals. Adaptability and resilience under pressure are key to your success. Additionally, we hope that you have and can demonstrate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Economics, International Business, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in Merchandising, Supply Chain or Controlling.
- Retail, fashion, or FMCG experience is a strong plus.
- Exposure to global organizations is advantageous.
- Advanced commercial and analytical skills with strong Excel proficiency.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage and interpret large datasets effectively.
- A collaborative mindset that builds trust and drives teamwork.
Did we get your attention?
We hope you got all your questions answered and feel confident applying for this position. If you see yourself in the role and would like to become a part of Pandora’s future, please do not hesitate to apply! We are an international team, so please make sure to send us your application in English to be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!
We hope you got all your questions answered and feel confident applying for this position. If you see yourself in the role and would like to become a part of Pandora’s future, please do not hesitate to apply! We are an international team, so please make sure to send us your application in English to be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!
We process applications on a continuous basis, which is why we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible. You can also read more about Pandora on our corporate site www.pandoragroup.com.
Icing on the cake
You will be working out of our Head Office in Copenhagen V. Besides our beautiful interior design, we are also proud of our LEED Gold Certification for Energy and Environmental Design. This means that we use as few natural resources as possible and that we use them with respect. The result is a professional and dynamic space that is unique, comfortable and inspirational – and delivers a true Pandora experience to anyone who works here or comes to visit.
You will be working out of our Head Office in Copenhagen V. Besides our beautiful interior design, we are also proud of our LEED Gold Certification for Energy and Environmental Design. This means that we use as few natural resources as possible and that we use them with respect. The result is a professional and dynamic space that is unique, comfortable and inspirational – and delivers a true Pandora experience to anyone who works here or comes to visit.
About Pandora
Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand, specialising in the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 7,000 points of sale, including more than 2,800 concept stores.
Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand, specialising in the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 7,000 points of sale, including more than 2,800 concept stores.
Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs around 39,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery with 100% recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 32.5 billion (EUR 4.4 billion) in 2025.
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