Job Description

Join us and help The LEGO® Retail Business and spearhead the future of Retail Planning!

Ready to lead the charge in precision and innovation in demand forecasting? We're seeking a dynamic, commercially focused leader for our Global Retail Planning Team, driving tangible results and guiding our transition to a seamlessly integrated o9 planning system.

Please note that relocation support is not offered for this role.

Core Responsibilities

Ready to pioneer the transformation of Retail Planning at the LEGO® Retail Business? Here's your opportunity to make an impact!

• Lead and develop the Retail Planning, Merchandising & In-Stock team towards excellence.
• Navigate diverse perspectives to refine LEGO Retail forecasts across 35 LEGO.com sites and 200+ LEGO Branded Stores.
• Foster high-performance teams while future-proofing the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting by setting ambitious goals for yourself and your team.
• Achieve sustainable results by balancing long-term vision with short-term objectives.
• Spearhead the migration to the innovative o9 planning tool, collaborating closely with Digital and Data Science teams.

Play your part in our team succeeding

This pivotal role is instrumental in seizing every opportunity to meet the demands of various partners and drive favorable outcomes. With a blend of robust leadership and collaborative spirit, you'll ensure your team receives optimal support and remains motivated to tackle business hurdles with adaptability and creativity. Always attuned to the needs and expectations of our collaborators, you'll harness innovation to refine business practices continually. Your keen eye for detail and knack for inspiration will position you as an invaluable asset, propelling us toward continuous improvement.

Do you have what it takes?

• Minimum of 8 years commercial expertise within the consumer products sector
• Extensive global exposure spanning Asia, Europe, and the Americas
• Proficient in commercial operations with a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end value chain
• Demonstrated leadership and motivational prowess
• Possesses a problem-solving competence to navigate complex challenges
• Exceptional verbal and written communication proficiencies
• Prior experience with o9 technology is advantageous
• Willingness and ability to travel as required

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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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