Senior Manager, Materials Strategic Planning

Imagine being responsible for the materials strategic planning for the world’s largest jewellery brand. If you love solving challenges with your superb strategic planning skills, then you might be our next Senior manager for materials strategic planning at Pandora Crafting & Supply.

We love that you will…

• Establish effective communication channels to manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on material ordering and inventory strategy.
• Provide recommendations and support key decisions in mid to long term on both material strategy and material availability to both local & global stakeholders.
• Establish procedures for inventory control, monitor inventory levels, and implement computerized systems to optimize the inventory process
• Assure a supply of material with optimized inventory levels and minimum deviation between planned and actual results and aligning with finance and global supply chain.
• Closely manage dependencies and create transparency to strategic priorities which have impact on material scope and initiatives in other functions locally and globally.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of processes, policies, and constraints across Supply Chain & Sustainability and Value Chain to facilitate effective operational decisions and trade-offs.
• Collaborate with project team to develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements with related to material subjective.
• Lead and motivate project teams, providing guidance, direction, and support to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor own performance and address gaps/improvement opportunities; prepare monthly / quarterly performance reports.

We love that you are…

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, inventory control, or material management.
• Experience in a global manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Excellent English command skills
• Proven ability to establish effective communication channels with both local and global stakeholders.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on material ordering and inventory strategy.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide recommendations and support key decisions.

Welcome to our Crafting & Supply

The magic happens at our crafting facilities, where we combine centuries-old crafting traditions and high-quality materials with modern production techniques. You will be warmly greeted with over 13,000 craftspeople who are excellent at crafting and supplying the world’s largest jewellery brand with our craftsmanship. You will be part of a team of 13 people and report to Director, Materials Management who also oversee 11.

Join a team that is as diverse and inclusive as our jewellery. We believe and value creative thinking and ensure that there’s equitable opportunities for all.

• Foster your growth and craft opportunities through our learning and development programmes.
• At Pandora, no effort or contribution goes unnoticed. We offer a wide range of opportunities and benefits to ensure that our employees feel valued, supported, and cared for.
• Transportation services are also available to drop you at the closet BTS station and other community areas.

About Pandora Crafting & Supply

Pandora started crafting its jewellery in Thailand in 1989, where our founders fell in love with the delicate craftsmanship of the Thai people. To date, there are two crafting facilities in Thailand, Bangkok, and Lamphun, and we employ more than 13,000 skilled craftspeople. By the end of 2023, there are 107 million pieces sold globally, all of which were hand-finished here in Thailand by our skilled craftspeople using high-quality raw materials and sustainable methods. 

About Pandora Group

Pandora is the world’s largest jewellery brand. Designed in Denmark and crafted in Thailand, Pandora jewellery provides endless opportunities for personalisation, allowing people to express their passions and show who they are. The company’s products are made from high-quality materials and sold in more than 100 countries through 6,700 points of sale, including 2,600 concept stores.

Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and is sourcing lab-grown stones and recycled silver and gold for all its jewellery. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 33,000 people worldwide, is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange, and generated sales of DKK 28.1 billion (EUR 3.8 billion) in 2023.