Pandora

Merchandise Financial Planner – 12 month FTC

Pandora

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Own the financial and qualitative merchandise plans by channel.
  • Translate global merchandising strategies to local seasonal financial objectives.
  • Identify local areas of potential and unexplored opportunities to maximise sales, make stock turn efficient and enhance positive margin trends.
  • Keep up to date OTB plans and review monthly with Global team.
  • Weekly review to monitor merchandise OTB plan vs last estimate financial expectations.
  • Key stakeholder in communicating key dates of promotional plan to Global MFP/OTB team.
  • Prepare analysis and files for cross functional meetings with finance team to ensure right visibility and knowledge of the merchandising strategy and OTB plans.
  • Collaborate with local finance in the budget setting and reviewing to secure Merchandising’ bottom up forecast is considered in the final budget targets.
  • Responsible for reviewing and updating the Open-to-Buy plans.
  • Cross functionally align with finance and Senior leadership to set stock and DP targets aligned with sales expectations.
  • Lead the cluster Global Buy Review and review investment strategies relative to local Forecast, Insights, and current sales trends.
  • Monitor and analyze financial performance, suggesting actions to achieve sales and profitability targets.
  • Make analysis on current inventory trends in the cluster and identify possible actions for the next 12 months to optimize KPIs.
  • Prepare and present weekly/monthly reports detailing all channel performance and actions.
  • Tight collaboration with Global merchandising for the implementation of financial strategy.

Requirements

  • Experience in working within Merchandising and/or Merchandising planning in a multi/omni channel company.
  • Experience and passion for the cluster retail market and a deep understanding of the seasonality and the customer.
  • Is proactive in planning to achieve targets and objectives which deliver profitable outcomes.
  • Strong communication skills with business stakeholders.
  • Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
  • Delivery focused with excellent attention to detail and strong drive to resolve issues.
  • Strong team working and collaboration skills.
  • Respects individual’s views and positively contributes to a learning environment in which individuals are supported and encouraged to excel.
  • Behaves consistently and with integrity at all times, realising everyone's potential to get the best possible result and live the values.
Benefits
  • Career Development & Growth: Be at the forefront of an inspiring journey with tailored development plans, mentorship, and regular reviews to ensure you’re on track to achieving your goals.
  • Competitive Salary & Regular Reviews: We make sure your efforts are rewarded fairly, with regular opportunities to review your progress and success.
  • Generous Bonus Scheme: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, with opportunities to earn performance-related bonuses.
  • Hybrid Working Flexibility: Strike the perfect balance between collaboration and focus, with three office days and two work-from-home days between Monday and Thursday.
  • Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early by finishing work at 3 PM every Friday.
  • Private Healthcare: Your wellbeing is our priority, with access to private healthcare that keeps you covered.
  • Employee Discounts & Perks: Enjoy 55% off Pandora products and exclusive access to discounted brands, cinema tickets, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
  • Annual Leave & Flexibility: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave, and your birthday off to celebrate YOU!
  • Wellness Hub & Support: Access to wellness resources and a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support 24/7.
  • Recognition & Celebrations: Your achievements are our success. With a recognition programme and regular celebrations, we ensure every success is shared and appreciated.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
merchandising planningfinancial analysisinventory managementbudget settingsales forecastingOpen-to-Buy (OTB) managementKPI optimizationdata analysispromotional planninginvestment strategy
Soft skills
strong communicationproactive planningflexibilityattention to detailproblem-solvingteam collaborationintegrityadaptabilitystakeholder engagementlearning environment contribution