Assortment Planning Specialist (Fixed Term Contract)

Pandora; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discount on Pandora

Birthday leave and birthday gift

Learning and development opportunities

Health care benefits

Hybrid working arrangements (3 days in

Job summary

Pandora is seeking an experienced Assortment Planner to shape the ANZ product assortment for stores and online across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Assortment Planning Manager, you will forecast, plan buys, manage lifecycle and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver strong commercial performance. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Merchandise Planning or Assortment Planning or similar role.
• Experience in retail, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG or consumer-led industries.
• Strong forecasting, analysis and range planning capability.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and presenting recommendations to senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own the ANZ product assortment across categories, collections, metals and price points.
• Determine which products should be broadly distributed and which should be selectively ranged.
• Manage product lifecycle decisions including newness, core assortment and exit strategies.
• Own the ANZ sell-out forecast by product and collection across all channels.
• Analyse product performance and identify opportunities, risks and gaps to plan.
• Lead weekly product performance reviews and seasonal hindsight analysis.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Assortment planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Excel

Job description

At Pandora, we're passionate about creating beautiful jewellery and unforgettable customer experiences. As we continue to grow across Australia and New Zealand, we're looking for an experienced Assortment Planner to join our Merchandise team and play a key role in shaping the product assortment that our customers see in stores and online.

Reporting to the Assortment Planning Manager, this role sits at the centre of product strategy, forecasting and commercial decision-making. You'll be responsible for determining what products we range, how broadly we distribute them, how much we buy, and ultimately how they perform across the ANZ market.

If you love combining commercial thinking, product strategy and data-driven decision making, this could be the perfect next step in your merchandising career.

What You'll Be Doing

Own the ANZ Product Assortment

• Develop and manage the ANZ assortment across categories, collections, metals and price points
• Determine which products should be broadly distributed and which should be selectively ranged
• Manage product lifecycle decisions, including newness, core assortment and exit strategies
• Ensure local product data and assortment information is maintained and optimised

Drive Forecasting and Commercial Performance

• Own the ANZ sell-out forecast by product and collection across all channels
• Analyse product performance and identify opportunities, risks and gaps to plan
• Align forecasts with launches, campaigns, promotions and seasonal trading events
• Partner with Merchandise Financial Planning and Global teams to recommend corrective actions

Lead New Product Planning

• Develop ANZ recommendations for new product buys and local product needs
• Partner with Global teams to influence newness selections for the market
• Recommend unit buys within agreed financial plans and open-to-buy frameworks

Support Wholesale & Partner Channels

• Develop product recommendations and assortment packages for wholesale partners
• Monitor performance and refine future recommendations based on sales outcomes
• Ensure pricing and product strategies support strong commercial performance

Analyse, Influence and Collaborate

• Lead weekly product performance reviews and seasonal hindsight analysis
• Translate customer trends, competitor activity and category performance into actionable recommendations
• Work closely with Marketing, VM, Sales, Wholesale and Global Merchandising to align product priorities and execution plans
• Act as the ANZ voice of product within the broader Pandora organisation

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with commercial curiosity and a genuine passion for product.

You’ll bring:

• Previous experience in Merchandise Planning, Assortment Planning or a similar commercial planning role
• Experience within retail, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG or other consumer‑led industries
• Strong forecasting, analysis and range planning capability
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work confidently with large datasets
• Experience influencing stakeholders and presenting recommendations to senior audiences
• A commercial mindset with the ability to translate insights into action

You'll Be Successful If You Are

• Commercially minded and highly analytical
• Comfortable making recommendations and owning decisions
• Curious about customer behaviour, trends and product performance
• Confident influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• An excellent communicator who can simplify complex information

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
• Birthday leave and a birthday gift
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health care benefits
• Hybrid working arrangements (3 days in the office, 2 days working remotely)
• Career development within a global organisation
• A supportive and collaborative team culture

Why Pandora?

If you DREAM, DARE, CARE and DELIVER, Pandora could be the perfect place for you.

Join a global brand where you'll have the opportunity to influence product strategy across Australia and New Zealand, shape assortments that drive customer demand, and collaborate with teams across the world. You'll be supported by a talented and passionate team while building a rewarding career with a leading global retailer.

Pandora's recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and fair for all candidates. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace free from bias and discrimination.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know as soon as possible.