Wholesale Merchandiser

Contract: 9 month fixed-term with the possibility of being extended or going permanent.

Location: Flexible hybrid working style with three days in the London office.

The role

The Wholesale Merchandiser plays a critical role in transforming Pandora's wholesale merchandising operating model, leading the transition from a financial fillrate approach to a product level, demand led forecasting and fulfilment model.

Acting as the merchandising owner for wholesale partners, this role is responsible for establishing range architecture, embedding disciplined assortment guardrails, and driving forecast led order execution.

The Wholesale Merchandiser will operate at the intersection of merchandising, sales, demand planning, and supply chain, influencing cross functional ways of working and shaping how Pandora partners plan, forecast, and fulfil product.

This role is pivotal in improving demand visibility, inventory health, and commercial performance across wholesale, while ensuring alignment with Pandora's global merchandising strategy and values.

What to expect from the role

• Own the development, implementation, and governance of partner relevant wholesale range architecture, aligned to Pandora DNA and seasonal strategies.
• Define, enforce, and monitor mandatory assortment guardrails, proactively identifying risks and course correcting in collaboration with Sales and Supply Chain.
• Lead bi annual structured range reviews with internal stakeholders and key wholesale partners.
• Own partner level SKU forecasting, consolidating sell out data, market signals, and commercial inputs into clear and actionable rolling forecasts.
• Implement and manage a rolling 13 week product level forecast with key partners, embedding disciplined forecast reviews and accountability.
• Lead quarterly forecast reviews with wholesale partners, driving actions, decisions, and follow through.
• Own exception management for forecast versus fulfilment performance, driving root cause analysis, resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Evolve OTB reviews to incorporate demand, fulfilment, and range compliance metrics.
• Act as the primary merchandising authority for wholesale, representing the channel in cross functional forums and influencing ways of working across Global and Cluster teams.

The successful candidate

• Proven merchandising experience, within wholesale or multi channel retail environments, with strong commercial judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse sell out data and market signals at SKU level to inform range and forecasting decisions.
• Highly structured and detail oriented, with a disciplined, process driven mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence cross functional teams and challenge ways of working.
• Clear and credible communicator, able to lead range and forecast discussions with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills.
• Proactive, organised, and solutions focused, with a continuous improvement and change mindset.
• Collaborative team player who operates with integrity and in line with Pandora values.

What We Offer

• 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.

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