Specialist, Merchandise Planning (ANZ)

FashionUnited; København; On-site; DKK 373,134 - 522,388; Full time

Job summary

FashionUnited is looking for a Specialist in Merchandise Planning at our Copenhagen HQ. This position is key to driving demand-led buying for Australia and New Zealand, combining analytical strength with commercial insight to maximize market performance.

Responsibilities include maintaining sellout forecasts, analyzing product performance, and supporting new product launches. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in demand planning or buying, preferably in the retail or fashion industry.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience within demand planning, buying, or allocation.
• Strong knowledge of statistical forecasting and analytical methods.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with planning software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sellout forecasts at SKU level to inform production and supply planning.
• Run weekly product performance analyses to support accurate forecasting decisions.
• Identify forecast risks and propose mitigation actions to improve accuracy.

Skills

Demand planning

Statistical forecasting

Analytical methods

Retail or fashion industry background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planning software

Job description

Ready to drive demand‑led buying at Pandora?

As our new Specialist, Merchandise Planning for Australia and New Zealand, you’ll play a key role in shaping Pandora’s commercial success by generating accurate sellout demand signals and translating them into effective buying decisions. Based at our Copenhagen HQ, this role offers an exciting opportunity to combine analytical strength with commercial insight – supporting global assortment strategy and maximizing performance across markets.

Forecasting Excellence Meets Commercial Impact

In this role, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and continuously improving sellout forecasts at SKU level, covering both value and units within Pandora’s base and new assortment. You’ll analyze weekly product performance, apply robust forecasting models, and proactively adjust forecasts based on market trends and demand patterns.

Working closely with global and local merchandising teams, you will support effective local execution while maximizing commercial opportunities across clusters. You’ll contribute to new product launches, range initiatives, and cross‑functional ways of working – ensuring forecasting accuracy supports supply, inventory, and allocation decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining sellout forecasts (value and units) at SKU level to inform production and supply planning
• Running weekly product performance analyses to support accurate forecasting decisions
• Applying statistical forecasting models based on demand patterns and industry trends
• Identifying forecast risks and proposing mitigation actions to improve accuracy
• Executing cluster buying strategy in alignment with global assortment guidelines
• Supporting forecasts for new launches by defining launch volumes with Merchant colleagues
• Actively participating in market QGBRs to inform forecasts for collections and key markets
• Supporting Range Framework initiatives and owning tools handed over to Inventory and Allocation teams
• Driving process improvement and standardization by proposing and coordinating enhancements across stakeholders

Qualifications

• 2‑3 years of experience within demand planning, buying, or allocation
• Background from the retail or fashion industry
• Strong knowledge of statistical forecasting and analytical methods
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or similar (specialization in merchandising, buying, retail, or fashion is a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with planning software is a plus

Desired Attributes

• Highly analytical with strong quantitative problem solving skills
• Comfortable translating complex analyses into clear, top‑down insights
• Commercially driven, with a sharp focus on value creation and growth
• An effective collaborator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Adaptable and innovative, able to perform in a dynamic and fast‑changing environment

Benefits

You will be working out of our beautiful Head Office in Copenhagen V, established in 2016 and designed to unite and inspire our teams. The office boasts LEED Gold Certification for Energy and Environmental Design, reflecting our commitment to using natural resources responsibly. The space is professional, dynamic, and uniquely comfortable, providing a true Pandora experience for everyone who works here or visits.

Location

Copenhagen, Denmark (HQ)