Specialist, POSM Demand Planning

Pandora; København; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pandora is seeking a Demand Planning Specialist to join our Global Merchandising & Supply Chain team in Copenhagen. You will support global POSM demand planning for packaging, displays and sellable items, developing item-level forecasts aligned with marketing and inventory goals.

You will work with clusters and global teams, focusing on new launches and transitions, improving availability while managing inventory and reducing obsolescence.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with ability to turn data into insights.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning or Merchandise Planning (1–3 years).
• Educational background in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Finance & Economics or Intl Business.
• Proficiency with forecasting, statistical modelling and root-cause analysis.
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain and inventory trade-offs.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across functions.
• Curious, proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute the global POSM demand planning process with timely, high-quality forecasts.
• Consolidate and validate forecasts across clusters; ensure data quality and cross-functional input.
• Develop item-level forecasts for packaging, accessories, displays and sellable POSM.
• Maintain statistical baselines using history, market intelligence and lifecycle changes.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias; perform root-cause analyses and propose actions.
• Translate planning data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Clusters, Supply Planning and Procurement on launches and SKU transitions.
• Support phase-in and phase-out planning; identify potential excess inventory, shortages and obsolescence risks.
• Align demand plans with commercial calendars, campaigns and supply constraints.

Skills

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking

Curious/problem-solving

Education

Supply Chain / Logistics / Engineering / Finance & Economics or Intl Business background

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Power Query

QlikView

Logility

Aptos

Job description

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Do you enjoy turning data into insights and forecasts that help a global business make better decisions? Are you motivated by working across markets and functions, balancing availability, inventory and commercial priorities?

We are looking for a Specialist, POSM Demand Planning to join our Global Merchandising & Supply Chain organisation in Copenhagen. In this role, you will support our global demand planning for Point of Sale Materials (POSM), covering areas such as packaging, accessories, displays, sellable items and services.

Your role

As our Demand Planning Specialist, you will help develop accurate, reliable and insight-driven item-level forecasts aligned with our commercial, marketing and inventory objectives.

You will work closely with clusters and global teams, with particular focus on new launches and item transitions. Through strong analysis and collaboration, you will help us improve availability while managing inventory and reducing the risk of obsolescence.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support and execute the global POSM demand planning process , ensuring forecasts are delivered according to agreed timelines and standards.
• Consolidate and validate forecasts across clusters, ensuring strong data quality and timely cross-functional input.
• Develop item-level forecasts across packaging, accessories, displays and sellable POSM.
• Maintain statistical baseline forecasts using demand history, market intelligence, marketing plans, sell-in signals and lifecycle changes.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias , identify key demand drivers and conduct root-cause analyses to recommend corrective actions.
• Translate planning and performance data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations .
• Partner with Marketing, Clusters, Supply Planning and Procurement to build reliable forecasts for new launches and SKU transitions .
• Support phase-in and phase-out planning and proactively identify potential excess inventory, shortages and obsolescence risks.
• Work closely with clusters and global functions to align demand plans with commercial calendars, marketing campaigns, inventory targets and supply constraints.
• Contribute to improvements in planning processes, data and systems , helping strengthen planning quality, efficiency and inventory outcomes.

What we’re looking for

You are analytical and comfortable working with data, but equally confident turning numbers into a clear story for stakeholders. You enjoy collaborating across functions and markets, challenging assumptions constructively and taking ownership when something needs to move forward.

We imagine that you bring:

• 1–3 years of relevant experience within Demand Planning, Supply Planning and/or Merchandise Planning.
• A relevant educational background in areas such as Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Finance & Economics or International Business , or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Practical experience with forecasting, statistical modelling and root-cause analysis .
• An understanding of end-to-end supply chain and inventory trade-offs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functions.
• A curious, proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint .
• Experience with Logility or a similar demand planning system , and/or Aptos or another allocation system.
• Knowledge of Power BI, Power Query or QlikView is considered an advantage.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience from retail, fashion or FMCG , as well as working in a global organisation across multiple markets or clusters, would be an advantage

Additional information

Global Career Band 5B

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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.

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.