Junior Merchandise Planner
Flying Tiger Copenhagen · Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
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- On site
- Full-time
- DKK 45,000 / year
- Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Job highlights
- Support sales forecasting, inventory planning, and reporting.
- Optimize product ranges and meet business targets.
- Learn open-to-buy and campaign planning.
- Ideal for analytical and data-driven individuals.
- Join a growing global retail brand.
About the role
Junior Merchandise Planner
Are you ready to join a fast-growing global retail brand? At Flying Tiger Copenhagen, we’re looking for a Junior Merchandise Planner to 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…
Did you know?
We take climate change very seriously and work very hard to minimize our carbon footprint. We do this by buying less plastic and more renewable materials (everything which grows) – and we also want to make sure that all stores are run on renewable energy. We walk the talk – and make sure that what we do is validated by external experts, in the Science Based Targets initiative. You can read more about our work with climate action here https://flyingtiger.com/pages/sustainability-eco-friendly
Key skills/competency
- Merchandise Planning
- Sales Forecasting
- Inventory Planning
- Reporting
- Open-to-Buy (OTB) Management
- Campaign Planning
- Assortment Building
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Retail Performance
Skills & topics
- Junior Merchandise Planner
- Merchandise Planning
- Sales Forecasting
- Inventory Planning
- Retail Planning
- Open-to-Buy
- Assortment Planning
- Merchandising
- Data Analysis
- Retail
- Microsoft Excel
- KPI Reporting
- Copenhagen Jobs
- Commercial Planning
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 2-3 years of planning/merchandising experience and proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas).
- Showcase analytical skills: Emphasize your meticulous, analytical nature and curiosity for numbers and trends in your application.
- Address the 'This is you' section: Clearly demonstrate your collaborative mindset and effective communication skills.
- Research Flying Tiger Copenhagen: Understand their Scandinavian values, fun culture, and commitment to sustainability.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with sales forecasting, inventory management, and data analysis.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Junior Merchandise Planner at Flying Tiger Copenhagen?
- The Junior Merchandise Planner will be responsible for building and updating sales, margin, and inventory forecasts, supporting open-to-buy maintenance, tracking inventory flow, preparing campaign plans, gathering data for assortment decisions, producing performance reports, and collaborating with various teams.
- What qualifications are required for the Junior Merchandise Planner role?
- The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in planning or merchandising, is proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, presentation), possesses strong analytical and meticulous skills, and has effective communication and collaboration abilities. A degree in a related field is a plus.
- What is the work environment like at Flying Tiger Copenhagen?
- Flying Tiger Copenhagen offers an international, dynamic, and informal workplace founded in Scandinavian culture, characterized by fun, social events, parties, and a strong focus on employee well-being, including delicious canteen food and discounts.
- Does Flying Tiger Copenhagen offer remote work options for the Junior Merchandise Planner?
- Yes, Flying Tiger Copenhagen offers a flexible work environment with the opportunity for working from home, in addition to being based at their headquarters in Copenhagen.
- How can I best prepare for an interview for the Junior Merchandise Planner position?
- To prepare for an interview, familiarize yourself with Flying Tiger Copenhagen's values and sustainability initiatives. Be ready to discuss your experience with sales forecasting, inventory planning, Excel proficiency, and how your analytical skills can benefit the team.
- What kind of data analysis skills are important for this role?
- Strong data analysis skills are crucial. You should be comfortable working with Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables, to analyze sales, margin, and inventory data, identify trends, and support assortment decisions.
- What is the career growth potential for a Junior Merchandise Planner at Flying Tiger Copenhagen?
- This role offers the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of open-to-buy management, campaign planning, and assortment building within a fast-growing global retail brand, providing a strong foundation for career advancement in merchandise planning and retail management.