Specialist, Merchandise Planning

Job summary

The Specialist in Merchandise Planning will focus on driving demand-led buying for the Australia and New Zealand markets. This role involves generating accurate sell-out demand signals and translating them into effective buying decisions, contributing to the company's commercial success. The position is based in Copenhagen and requires a blend of analytical skills and commercial insight to support assortment strategy and performance maximization.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in demand planning, buying, or allocation
• Background in the retail or fashion industry
• Strong knowledge of statistical forecasting and analytical methods
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (specialization in merchandising, buying, retail, or fashion is a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with planning software is advantageous
• Fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Maintain sell-out forecasts (value and units) at SKU level to guide production and supply planning
• Conduct weekly product performance analyses to support accurate forecasting decisions
• Utilize statistical forecasting models based on demand patterns and industry trends
• Identify forecast risks and suggest mitigation actions to enhance accuracy
• Implement cluster buying strategy in line with global assortment guidelines
• Support forecasts for new product launches by determining launch volumes with Merchant colleagues
• Participate in market Q-GBRs to inform forecasts for collections and key markets
• Assist in Range Framework initiatives and manage tools for Inventory and Allocation teams
• Drive process improvement and standardization by proposing and coordinating enhancements across stakeholders

Skills

• Highly analytical with strong quantitative problem-solving abilities
• Capable of translating complex analyses into clear insights
• Commercially driven with a focus on value creation and growth
• Effective collaborator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Adaptable and innovative, thriving in a dynamic environment

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or similar (specialization in merchandising, buying, retail, or fashion is a plus)

Tools

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with planning software is a plus