Merchandise Financial Planning Specialist at Pandora

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Merchandise Financial Planning, Open-to-Buy Management, Demand Planning, Inventory Optimisation, Forecasting, Advanced Excel, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Reporting, Commercial Planning, Budgeting, Sales Performance Analysis

Industry

Retail

Description

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand, with a presence in more than 100 countries across the globe. At Pandora, we give a voice to people's loves. Beloved for our iconic charm bracelet, Pandora jewellery combines exceptional craftsmanship and design with meaningful storytelling, inspiring customers to express who they are through every piece they wear. We are seeking a commercially minded and analytical Merchandise Financial Planning Specialist (internally OTB Wholesale Specialist) to join our ANZ Merchandising team and play a critical role in driving forecast accuracy, inventory optimisation and sales performance across our Wholesale business. The Opportunity As the MFP Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the Wholesale Open-to-Buy (OTB) process and supporting Merchandise Financial Planning activities across the ANZ cluster. Partnering closely with Finance, Sales, Assortment Planning and Global teams, you will ensure inventory investments align with commercial objectives, sales forecasts and growth opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to influence business performance through data-driven insights, strategic planning and inventory optimisation. What You'll Do Merchandise Financial Planning Translate global merchandising strategies into local seasonal financial objectives for the Wholesale channel. Support the development and maintenance of merchandise financial plans. Identify opportunities to drive sales, optimise stock turn and improve margin performance. Monitor business performance and provide recommendations to achieve sales and profitability targets. Support promotional planning and post-campaign performance analysis. Open-to-Buy Management Maintain and manage Wholesale Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans. Review and update forecasts based on business performance and changing market conditions. Monitor OTB performance against budget and forecast expectations. Partner with stakeholders to align stock and sell-in targets with sales forecasts. Support investment planning and inventory strategies across the wholesale business. Forecasting & Analytics Analyse sales, inventory and forecast trends to identify risks and opportunities. Prepare weekly and monthly reporting for key stakeholders. Support replenishment forecasting and new product investment planning. Provide insights and recommendations to improve forecast accuracy and inventory efficiency. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Partner closely with Finance, Sales, Assortment Planning and Global Merchandising teams. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles. Present insights, recommendations and planning outcomes to stakeholders. Communicate key commercial opportunities, risks and performance trends. About You You are a highly analytical planning professional who enjoys turning data into actionable insights and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. You Have Previous experience in Merchandise Planning, Merchandise Financial Planning, Open-to-Buy, Demand Planning or a similar commercial planning role. Experience working within a retail, wholesale or omni-channel environment. Strong forecasting, inventory planning and analytical capabilities. Advanced Excel skills and strong reporting experience. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving. A degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance or a related discipline (preferred). What's in It for You? We are the largest jewellery brand in the world and our people are an integral part of our success. Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the start. We offer: Generous staff discount on all Pandora products A day off on your birthday Opportunities for learning and development Health care package Annual incentive opportunity Hybrid working arrangements (3 days in the office, 2 days working remotely) Career development within a global organisation A collaborative and supportive team environment Why Pandora? If you DREAM and DARE to grow as a leader as well as develop yourself and client groups on a daily basis, if you CARE and appreciate diverse work environments and you DREAM to work in a fast-paced, innovative and disruptive organisation, Pandora is the right place for you. You will enjoy working in a collaborative culture where you are empowered to make an impact, challenge the status quo and contribute to the continued growth of the business. Ready to Apply? If you're passionate about merchandise planning, forecasting and driving commercial outcomes through strategic inventory management, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a global brand where your ideas, expertise and career can truly shine. Pandora's recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases and risks of discrimination. We encourage everyone applying to our vacancies to refrain from adding identity-related elements such as a photo, marital status and age. If you require reasonable adjustments in place during your interview(s), please make us aware as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

Manage the Wholesale Open-to-Buy (OTB) process and develop merchandise financial plans to align inventory investments with commercial objectives. Analyze sales and inventory trends to provide data-driven insights and recommendations for improving forecast accuracy and profitability.