Allocation Planning Specialist

PANDORA Global Business Services Organization (GBS) is part of the structures of world's largest jewelry manufacturing and sales company, whose products help millions of people around the world express their feelings every day. 

Our GBS team performs a wide range of processes beyond standard operations. We strive to streamline all of our processes and continually enhance the support and services we provide to customers and business partners. PANDORA's business has something unique about it - as does our growth and people-oriented organizational culture. Regardless of position or workplace, we work together in line with the values of "We Care, We Dream, We Dare, We Deliver" and strive for continuous learning and knowledge sharing. 

As a result of creation of a new structure of Global Allocation Hub in Poland, we are looking for candidate for the position of Allocation Planning Specialist with the responsibility for managing inventory levels across multiple retail stores by using the replenishment system and following global guidelines to ensure optimal stock distribution. This role involves working closely with the global and regional teams to align local inventory replenishment strategies with overarching global objectives.

Sounds like a perfect challenge for you? Ream on, apply and #CrafttheIncredible with us! 

Your Role & Responsibilities:

• Inventory Allocation & Replenishment:

o Manage stock allocation across owned retail locations using the replenishment system. 
o Execute replenishment plans in line with global parameter settings and phasing strategies, ensuring local needs and nuances are addressed. 
o Monitor stock levels and sales performance to drive timely replenishment decisions. 

• Collaboration with Global Office Team: 

o Align with global guidance on replenishment strategies and inventory control. 
o Implement global directives on stock management, adjusting for local market conditions as necessary within global directives. 
o Communicate regularly with CPH teams to provide insights on regional performance and trends. o Weekly touchpoint with Cluster Inventory for feedback and communication towards stores 

• Sales & Data Analysis: 

o Prepare regular reports on inventory levels, stock-outs, overstock, and performance metrics to both local and global teams. 

• Optimization & Efficiency: 

o Identify opportunities for improving stock distribution and replenishment efficiency across retail locations. 
o Maintain accurate data and system settings within the replenishment system to ensure consistency with global inventory strategies. 

• Problem Solving: 

o Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to inventory discrepancies, replenishment delays, and stock imbalances. 
o Act as the point of contact for store teams regarding allocation queries and stock adjustments 

• Distribution Center (DC) Collaboration: 

o Work with DC team to monitor Fill Rates and ensure that deliveries have been shipped out and booked in the different store locations. Follow-up with the Cluster Inventory Coordinator to translate findings and callouts for stores

We’re just a perfect match, if you have:  

• University degree in business / Economics 
• 3-5 years of experience and excellent understanding of planning process within international retail/ FMCG business 
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical, attention to details and problem-solving abilities combined with customer-oriented approach
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel and planning system (PowerBI experience will be a significant advantage)
• Ability to adapt and respond to dynamic and ever-changing work situations and environment
• Solid business acumen skills and problem-solving attitude
• Excellent time management skills, meeting work deadlines effectively
• Availability for business travel (5-10 days a year).

Our Offer:

• Cooperation based on an employment contract with a basic salary and a real achievable annual bonus
• Hybrid work model (min. 3 days a week from our office on Domaniewska Street)
• Free parking for employees regardless of position (reservation required)
• Working hours dependent on a Time zone of your stakeholders (start between 7 and 10am, finish between 3 and 6pm; please communicate your preferences during the recruitment process)
• Support for professional competence development 
• PREMIUM package of Medicover medical care including dental package
• Generali life insurance
• Medicover Sport card
• Cafeteria program on the My Benefit platform
• Additional days off e.g. for birthdays, health check
• Very attractive discounts on PANDORA products
• Subsidy for "home office" equipment
• Employee Pension Plans (PPE)
• Additional benefits under the company's social fund (e.g., holiday or kindergarten subsidies)
• Employee Recommendation Program
   

Pandora’s recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases, and risks of discrimination. We encourage everyone applying to our vacancies to refrain from adding identity-related elements such as a photo, marital status, and age.