Merchandising Controlling & OTB Specialist
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 - shaping forecasts, optimizing budgets, monitoring sell in & allocations and ensuring seamless collaboration across our global clusters.
In this role, you’ll combine analytical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver top-down merchandise financial plans, monitor performance, 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
- Review and validate global top-down collection forecasts that guide strategic decisions.
- Analyze and align Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans across clusters, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. Create open to buy scenario plans.
- Monitor and optimize allocations, sell-in performance, and trade patterns to recommend impactful actions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Supply Planning, and Merchandising to ensure alignment and agility.
- Prepare and present clear, data-driven insights for cluster meetings and leadership reviews.
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, or Supply Chain.
- Retail, fashion, or FMCG experience is a strong plus.
- Exposure to global organizations is advantageous.
Skills & Competencies:
- 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.
Join Our Team
You will be part of the Merchandise Controlling & OTB team, where you will contribute to global sales forecasting, controlling and co-creating merchandising budgets and inventory optimization. This role offers opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and personal growth in a supportive, dynamic environment.
Did We Get Your Attention?
We hope you got all your questions answered and feel confident applying for this position. If you see yourself in the role and would like to become a part of Pandora’s future, please do not hesitate to apply.
Please make sure to submit your application in English in order to be considered, as we are an international team. We look forward to hearing from you!
We process applications on a continuous basis, which is why we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible. You can also read more about Pandora on our corporate site: www.pandoragroup.com
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 6,800 points of sale, including more than 2,700 concept stores.
Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 37,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery using only 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 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in 2024.
At Pandora, we believe that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace—and reflecting societal diversity in our customer engagement—is essential to delivering on our company purpose: to give a voice to people’s loves. We dedicate ourselves to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of inclusion and diversity where everyone feels respected and valued.