Are you interested in using data driven insights and collaborating cross functionally to create demand plans that enable the LEGO Group to reach and inspire more builders of tomorrow?
We are searching for a dedicated individual to join our dynamic team where you play a critical role using analytical, marketing and sales data to effectively estimate future product demand used to drive the business operations and supply chain!
Core Responsibilities
1. Develop a well-balanced and objective demand plan that supports business strategic direction, supply chain capacity planning and replenishment requirements.
- Leverage statistical forecast & insights based on historical data/ benchmarking information and embedded into discussions and plan.
- Partner with commercial and Marketing team to assess and capture relevant local and regional market information that will influence demand based on Brand strategies and/or market trends.
- Engage in Gap to Target discussions and work cross functionally to capture and update assumptions, supported by data drive approach, to address gaps.
2. Cultivate a forecasting continuous improvement mentality within the region and globally and “always strive to create the best predictions of demand”.
3. Develop and run analysis to evaluate consumer sales and selling in patterns and make demand plan predictions considering product transitions, availability, demand shifts, promotions, events, competitor and market insights where applicable.
4. Drive outstanding forecast accuracy through deep data analytics and insights, development of demand planning capability and process improvements.
5. As key process owners, work cross functionally to design, develop and implement regional processes which aligns cross functionally with an E2E approach.
6. Identify and participate in supply chain demand planning improvement initiatives
Play your part in our team succeeding!
We connect the dots across commercial and supply chain teams by providing the best objective view of demand.
The role supports the broader organization including Marketing and Business units to evaluate the volume and value (revenue and profit) of the existing plans, enabling management to identify gaps and take necessary recovery actions. The demand plan created will also be used by the supply chain team to ensure the optimal level of capacity investment and supply planning and replenishment.
You will need to possess strong analytical and influencing skills to both manage cross functional needs.
Do you have what it takes?
- Relevant education in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field.
- Qualifications in project management, such as ones from the Project Management Institute (PMI), or supply chain/operations certification, such as APICS or CPIM, are preferred.
- More than 5 years of work experience in demand and supply management in FMCG industry, with good understanding of retail, planning and stock management strategies
- Demonstrated ability to excel in a collaborative environment, able to influence partners across end-to-end value chain.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to work well in a command-and-control role under pressure with strict time demand and deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate with business partners. Thrive and contributes best to a team setting.
- Data presentation and analysis using data analytics tools such as Advanced Excel/Power BI or Tableau.
- Focused, detail oriented and excellent organizational skills.
- Strong results orientation with ability to translate business goals and metrics into business process outcomes and take appropriate action to achieve objectives.
- Self-starter who takes initiative, recognizes and acts on opportunities and proactively drive continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in process formulation and improvement with strong understanding of E2E supply chain and S&OP processes.
- Thrives in a role that is dynamic and where changes are seen as opportunities and a natural part of a growing business. Adopts a curious approach outside own functional area to drive continuous E2E process improvement.
What’s in it for you?
Here are some of what to expect:
- Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
- Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
- Wellness – We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes run by local teams where you are based.
- Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
- Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
- Your workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.
Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
The LEGO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay regardless of e.g. race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.
Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.
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Apply on our LEGO Careers Portal today at: https://www.lego.com/en-us/careers/job/demand-planning-manager-2a6d81e9898010009761182865fe0000
