Manager, Inventory Strategy

3 days ago

København, Denmark Pandora AS Full time

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Are you passionate about optimizing stock levels and driving operational efficiency, and are you ready to lead a talented team of Inventory Planners? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your strategic insights and analytical skills make a tangible impact? If so, Pandora has an exciting opportunity for you

Lead Inventory Success Across Global Retail Locations
The Manager, Inventory Strategy is responsible for optimizing stock levels on all collections across multiple retail locations by setting key collection parameters such as Weeks of Coverage (WOC) and Display Settings. The role also requires managing Distribution Center (DC) constraints during shipment peak weeks and that inventory levels support overall sales and visual merchandising goals. This position will work closely with merchandising, supply chain, allocation and store operations to balance inventory availability with demand, store capacity, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Team leadership:
    • Lead the Inventory Planning team on key initiatives and improvement areas as well as personal development areas.
  2. Collection Parameter Setting:
    • Define and maintain Weeks of Coverage (WOC) and display settings to ensure optimal stock levels.
    • Collaborate with visual merchandising teams to align inventory with display requirements.
    • Work with merchandising teams to optimize assortment planning based on local demand and store capacity.
  3. Replenishment and Allocation:
    • Plan for seasonal inventory adjustments and align with promotional calendars.
  4. Distribution Center Management:
    • Manage inventory flow during peak shipment weeks, addressing distribution center (DC) constraints.
    • Coordinate shipments and develop contingency plans for high-demand periods.
  5. Store Openings:
    • Plan and execute inventory strategies for new store openings, ensuring the right products are available from day one.
  6. Data Analysis and Reporting:
    • Monitor key metrics such as WOC and on-shelf availability (OSA%), adjusting strategies based on performance data.
    • Prepare and present reports on inventory levels, replenishment effectiveness, and new store performance.
  7. Collaboration and Optimization:
    • Work closely with allocation, merchandising, supply chain, and logistics teams to align inventory plans with business goals.
    • Continuously improve inventory management processes and leverage forecasting tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Key Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Finance, or Economics.
  • 7+ years of experience in inventory planning, merchandising planning, or similar. Experience in retail is highly preferred.
  • Experience from a global organization.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint); experience with Aptean/Aptos or similar planning systems is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluency in English.

Something about you:
We are looking for a proactive individual with a strong analytical mindset, excellent collaboration skills, and a passion for delivering results in a dynamic environment. Further, we would like to see you be/have:

  • Direct communicator, flourishing in an open call-out culture.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong team player with good people, networking and communication skills.
  • Strong sense of urgency and responsibility.
  • A hunger for improvements and creating results.
  • Strong value chain capabilities and mindset.

Why Pandora?
Pandora offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where your contributions matter. You’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting, high-impact projects that drive the success of the world’s largest jewelry brand. You will also have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, and the chance to work with colleagues from all over the world.
You will join the Global Inventory and Demand Planning Team, and you will report to the Director of Inventory Strategy and Demand Planning.

Did we get your attention?
We hope you got all your questions answered and feel confident applying for this position, however if you have more questions regarding the position, please contact:

Christian Buch
Global Recruiter

If you see yourself in the position and would like to become a part of Pandora’s future, please do not hesitate to apply. 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

Icing on the cake
You will be working out of our beautiful Head Office in Copenhagen V, established in 2016 and designed to unite and inspire our teams. Besides our beautiful interior design we 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, comfortable and inspirational – and delivers a true Pandora experience to anyone who works here or comes to visit.

About Pandora
Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand. The company designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 6,500 points of sale, including more than 2,500 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 32,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED certified facilities in Thailand, using mainly recycled silver and gold. The company plans to be carbon neutral by 2025 and has joined the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce emissions across its full value chain. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated a revenue of DKK 28.1 billion in 2023.

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.

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