At Pandora, we're passionate about creating beautiful jewellery and unforgettable customer experiences. As we continue to grow across Australia and New Zealand, we're looking for an experienced
Assortment Planner
to join our Merchandise team and play a key role in shaping the product assortment that our customers see in stores and online.
Reporting to the
Assortment Planning Manager
, this role sits at the centre of product strategy, forecasting and commercial decision-making. You'll be responsible for determining what products we range, how broadly we distribute them, how much we buy, and ultimately how they perform across the ANZ market.
If you love combining commercial thinking, product strategy and data-driven decision making, this could be the perfect next step in your merchandising career.
What You'll Be Doing
Own the ANZ Product Assortment
Develop and manage the ANZ assortment across categories, collections, metals and price points
Determine which products should be broadly distributed and which should be selectively ranged
Manage product lifecycle decisions, including newness, core assortment and exit strategies
Ensure local product data and assortment information is maintained and optimised
Drive Forecasting and Commercial Performance
Own the ANZ sell-out forecast by product and collection across all channels
Analyse product performance and identify opportunities, risks and gaps to plan
Align forecasts with launches, campaigns, promotions and seasonal trading events
Partner with Merchandise Financial Planning and Global teams to recommend corrective actions
Lead New Product Planning
Develop ANZ recommendations for recent product buys and local product needs
Partner with Global teams to influence newness selections for the market




Recommend unit buys within agreed financial plans and open-to-buy frameworks
Support Wholesale & Partner Channels
Develop product recommendations and assortment packages for wholesale partners
Monitor performance and refine future recommendations based on sales outcomes
Ensure pricing and product strategies support strong commercial performance
Analyse, Influence and Collaborate
Lead weekly product performance reviews and seasonal hindsight analysis
Translate customer trends, competitor activity and category performance into actionable recommendations
Work closely with Marketing, VM, Sales, Wholesale and Global Merchandising to align product priorities and execution plans
Act as the ANZ voice of product within the broader Pandora organisation
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with commercial curiosity and a genuine passion for product.
You'll bring:
Previous experience in Merchandise Planning, Assortment Planning or a similar commercial planning role
Experience within retail, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG or other consumer-led industries
Strong forecasting, analysis and range planning capability
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work confidently with large datasets
Experience influencing stakeholders and presenting recommendations to senior audiences
A commercial mindset with the ability to translate insights into action
You'll Be Successful If You Are




Commercially minded and highly analytical
Comfortable making recommendations and owning decisions
Curious about customer behaviour, trends and product performance
Confident influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions
Organised and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
An excellent communicator who can simplify complex information
What's In It For You?
We are the largest jewellery brand in the world and our people are an integral part of our success. Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the start.
We offer:
Generous staff discount on all Pandora products
Birthday leave and a birthday gift
Learning and development opportunities
Health care benefits
Hybrid working arrangements (3 days in the office, 2 days working remotely)
Career development within a global organisation
A supportive and collaborative team culture
Why Pandora?
If you
DREAM
,
DARE
,
CARE
and
DELIVER
, Pandora could be the perfect place for you.
Join a global brand where you'll have the opportunity to influence product strategy across Australia and New Zealand, shape assortments that drive customer demand, and collaborate with teams across the world. You'll be supported by a talented and passionate team while building a rewarding career with a leading global retailer.
Pandora's recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and fair for all candidates. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace free from bias and discrimination.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know as soon as possible.
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📌 Assortment Planning Specialist (Fixed Term Contract) (Sydney)
🏢 Pandora
📍 Sydney