Channel Merchandising Manager

Founded in 1775 as “The Danish Porcelain Factory” under the patronage of Dowager Queen 

Juliane Marie, Royal Copenhagen is among the oldest companies in Denmark. Deeply anchored 

in craftsmanship, royal heritage and timeless design, Royal Copenhagen is one of the most 

luxurious porcelain brands in the world. An innovative approach and steadfast determination 

have made Royal Copenhagen a part of Danish cultural history and a true national treasure. 

Are up to date with the latest retail trends?

Do you have an analytical and a problem-solving mindset?

Do you like to build relationships in an innovative and solution-oriented environment?

Then you may thrive as Channel Merchandising Manager - Maternity Cover (1y)

The Channel Merchandising Manager is responsible for the market- and channel-specific execution of Royal Copenhagen’s assortment strategy. The role ensures the right products reach the right customers through tailored distribution, accurate forecasting, and commercial performance insights.

This role will focus on developing the global guidance for differentiated store strategies within DTC and Wholesale store formats incl. our premium reseller concept as well as and support the execution together with the local market teams, to optimise performance and contribute towards sales and margin growth.

As a subject matter expert within channel merchandising, you lead the development of our ways of working, tools & methodologies as well as knowledge sharing and learning among key stakeholders, while ensuring tight cross functional collaboration, working towards joint brand & business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Global, market and channel assortments

• Leads global channel tiering strategy for existing and new markets, especially Premium Reseller concept
• Base assortment monitoring based on inventory turn and other retail KPIs
• Contact for local channel assortment ranging decisions or exits

Inventory management & Demand planning contact

• Supports the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle with Key Performance Indicators (KPI) tracking and brand insights
• Oversees inventory quality and manages our excess & obsolete stock (E&O) on global level
• Steers allocation prioritization principles on global level
• Oversees B-grade business and provides guidance to markets

Performance & promotion management

• Set global promotion and campaign guideline in line with inventory and commercial goals
• Conduct regular product and country performance analyses
• Leads the development of key merchandising tools and dashboards

Your background:

• 5+ years’ experience in Merchandise Planning, Buying, Supply & Demand Planning or related roles
• Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office (especially Excel), experience with PowerBI and SAP is a plus
• Structured way of working – ability to manage overlapping deadlines, multiple tasks, structured documentation and pay close attention to details
• Entrepreneurial and results oriented – take ownership and initiative to ensure goals are met
• Strong communication and collaboration skills - comfortable working and influencing in matrix and across functions, countries and teams
• Bachelor’s or preferable master’s degree in business, merchandising, supply chain, or related field

Language skills:

• English
• Danish is a plus