Junior Merchandise Planner
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
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About Flying Tiger Copenhagen
Are you ready to join a fast-growing global retail brand? At Flying Tiger Copenhagen, we’re looking for a Junior Merchandise Planner who can join our Commercial Planning team!
As a Junior Merchandise Planner at Flying Tiger Copenhagen, you will support the planning team in executing key processes related to sales forecasting, inventory planning, and reporting.
You will help ensure product ranges are optimized to meet business targets, while learning the fundamentals of open-to-buy management, campaign planning, and assortment building. The role is ideal for someone highly analytical, meticulous, and enthusiastic about data, retail, and product performance.
You will be based at our headquarters on Strandgade in the heart of Copenhagen, where you will report directly to Head of Merchandise Planning.
Main Responsibilities
- Build and update sales, margin, and inventory forecasts.
- Support the maintenance of the open-to-buy (OTB) and highlight variances.
- Work with the Merchandise Planner to track inventory flow and optimize stock levels.
- Support the preparation of campaign plans and range selection materials.
- Help gather data and insights to guide assortment decisions.
- Produce weekly and monthly sales and KPI reports for the merchandising team.
- Monitor category and product performance, providing data to support planning actions.
- Assist in preparing business review decks for internal stakeholders.
- Work closely with planners, buyers, and supply chain teams to ensure timely and accurate planning data.
This is you
- 2-3 years in planning or merchandising.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables and presentation).
- Highly meticulous, analytical, and curious about numbers and trends.
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Degree in related disciplines or educated in the field is a plus but not a requirement.
This is us
Flying Tiger Copenhagen is a company with strong values founded in Scandinavian culture. We want to be fun and relevant, and we put our heart into everything we do.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen offers:
- Probably the best location – right at the heart of Copenhagen
- Flexible work environment with the opportunity of working from home
- Special discounts in our Danish Flying Tiger Copenhagen stores
- Attractive pension plan and private health insurance
- International, dynamic work environment founded in Scandinavian culture
- Delicious restaurant food in our own canteen everyday – including cake on Thursdays
- A social, fun, and informal workplace with parties, Friday bars, staff club etc.
- Celebration and many other occasions to eat cake
- And much more…
Key skills/competency
- Merchandise Planning
- Sales Forecasting
- Inventory Management
- Open-to-Buy (OTB)
- Campaign Planning
- Assortment Building
- Retail Analytics
- Microsoft Excel
- KPI Reporting
- Supply Chain Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Flying Tiger Copenhagen
- Research Flying Tiger Copenhagen's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for Junior Merchandise Planner: Highlight your 2-3 years of planning or merchandising experience and advanced Excel skills.
- Showcase analytical prowess: Prepare to demonstrate your meticulous approach to data, numbers, and trend analysis during interviews.
- Emphasize collaborative communication: Be ready to discuss how you've worked effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Understand retail planning concepts: Familiarize yourself with sales forecasting, inventory optimization, and open-to-buy principles for Flying Tiger Copenhagen.
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