Specialist, Contract Manufacturing Operations Management
Imagine being a part of Supply Chain & Sustainability for the world's largest jewellery brand. If you are passionate about supplier operations, contract manufacturing, and driving supply chain excellence through strong stakeholder collaboration, then you might be our next Specialist, Contract Manufacturing Operations Management at Pandora Crafting & Supply.
We love that you will…
Supplier Operations & Performance Management
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive supplier performance and proactively address operational risks and issues.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance, quality standards, and compliance with Pandora requirements.
• Support supplier development initiatives and drive continuous operational improvements.
Purchasing & Supply Coordination
• Execute purchasing activities and support the end-to-end purchase-to-pay process for Contract Manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate closely with Procurement and Materials Management teams to manage raw material availability and mitigate potential shortages.
• Support volume allocation planning and execution in line with annual supplier strategies.
Inventory & Reporting
• Perform inventory control and stock management activities for designated materials.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly supplier performance reports and provide operational insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor key performance indicators and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Cross-functional Collaboration
• Partner with Product Development, Quality, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth transitions from product development to production and shipment.
• Provide operational input and recommendations to improve supplier production performance and operational efficiency.
• Support sustainability initiatives and ensure suppliers comply with Pandora's operational and sustainability requirements.
We love that you are…
• Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in operations management, supplier management, contract manufacturing, or related functions within the jewellery industry or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confident, methodical, and process-driven with a proactive and positive mindset.
• Able to make effective decisions under pressure and work successfully within tight deadlines.
• Strong team player with excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to drive continuous improvement.
About Pandora
Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand, specialising in the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including more than 2,700 concept stores.
Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 37,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery using only recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in 2024.
About Pandora Production Thailand
Pandora started crafting its jewellery in Thailand in 1989, where our founders fell in love with the delicate craftsmanship of the Thai people. To date, there are two crafting facilities in Thailand, Bangkok, and Lamphun, and we employ more than 13,000 skilled craftspeople. By the end of 2024, there are 113 million pieces sold globally, all of which were hand-finished here in Thailand by our skilled craftspeople using high-quality raw materials and sustainable methods.