Specialist, Merchandising Controlling & OTB - Interim

FashionUnited; København; Hybrid; DKK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Pandora is seeking a Specialist, Merchandise Controlling & OTB to support consolidation of top‑down planning, analyze variances, and enable key merchandising decisions. You will drive performance reporting and open-to-buy analysis while partnering across global teams.

This 12‑month maternity cover role emphasizes analytical rigor, dashboard development, and AI‑enabled insights to maximise sales and inventory efficiency. Based in Copenhagen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2+ years in Merchandising, Supply Chain or Controlling.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support consolidation of top-down merchandise financial plans.
• Perform analysis to identify risks, variances and opportunities.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain and Merch teams.
• Leverage AI-enabled solutions to improve business steering.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

AI-enabled tools

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Economics, International Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights and driving global alignment?

As a Specialist, Merchandise Controlling & OTB, you’ll be at the heart of Pandora’s merchandise planning process — supporting consolidation of top down planning, performing analysis to identify variances, risks and opportunities as well as supporting in extensive reporting to enable key merchandising inventory management decisions and future buys.

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.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the consolidation of top‑down merchandise financial plans across assigned clusters in line with global strategy and financial targets.
• Conduct analysis to validate cluster assumptions and highlight risks or gaps.
• Assist in the preparation of controlling and reporting across sell‑out, revenue, units, ASP, and sell‑in.
• Perform routine performance analysis to identify risks, variances, and opportunities.
• Support variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and last year to inform discussions with clusters.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools to support decision ‑ making.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance analysis, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.

2. Inventory & Sell‑In (Buy) Controlling

• Support the assessment and consolidation of cluster inventory plans versus global inventory guidelines and commercial targets.
• Monitor inventory health metrics, including stock coverage KPIs and stock indexes vs LY.
• Collect and maintain information related to future network changes and ensure inputs are shared with relevant merchandising functions.

3. Cross‑Functional Business Partnering

• Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, and other Merch geo-squad partners (Inventory Strategy, Merchandise Planning, Demand Planning, Allocation) to ensure alignment on key data inputs and planning assumptions.
• Support communication between commercial planning and operational functions to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Contribute to improvements in planning, reporting, and analytical processes to enhance transparency and efficiency.
• Support the development and refinement of analytical tools and methodologies, leveraging AI-enabled solutions to improve business steering and efficiency.

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.

You are structured, detail-oriented, and proactive. 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.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Education:

• 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.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance analysis and efficiency.

Join Our Team

You will be part of the Global Merchandise Controlling & OTB team, consisting of total three managers and four specialists currently. This role offers opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and personal growth in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Please note:

This is a 12-month maternity cover with an ideal starting date 1st ofNovember,2026.

Icing on the cake

You will be working out of our beautiful Head Office inCopenhagenV,establishedin 2016 and designed to unite and inspire our teams. Besides our beautiful interiordesignwe 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,comfortableand inspirational–and delivers a true Pandora experience to anyone who works here or comes to visit.

About Pandora

Pandorais the world's largestjewellerybrand,specialisingin the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxuryjewellerymade from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningfuljewellery. Pandorajewelleryis 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 around39,000 peopleworldwide and crafts itsjewellerywith 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.