Demand Planning Manager – FTC until end October 2026
Brought to the LEGO Group, you will have the opportunity to influence decisions that impact millions of consumers and help build the future of LEGO Retail. This role is a data‑iven Demand Planning Manager who owns and elevates our EMEA forecast across a fast‑moving, iconic portfolio.
Hybrid Working Arrangement – Best of Both, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
Core Responsibilities
* Own and deliver the rolling 18‑month consumer‑sales forecast for c.150–200 EMEA SKUs, consolidating plans, analysing variances, and improving accuracy.
* Reduce Item Mix Error toward the defined monthly target by identifying drivers, challenging assumptions, and using advanced Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and O9 (or similar planning tools) to refine SKU‑level phasing.
* Lead weekly/monthly alignment forums, presenting clear insights, driving decisions across seasonality and portfolio mix, and representing EMEA Demand Planning in cross‑functional forums.
* Partner closely with Space Planning, Allocation & Replenishment, S&OP, and regional teams to deliver a unified, consumer‑sales‑led demand plan across online and offline retail.
* Extract patterns from large, complex datasets, building self‑created reports and BI dashboards to identify SKU over/under‑performance and influence allocation, inventory management, and commercial discussions.
* Collaborate effectively across markets and levels, communicating clearly in English, preparing high‑quality PowerPoint materials, supporting junior planners, and contributing to process and tool innovation (including O9 and statistical modelling). This role does not have any direct line reports.
Do You Have What It Takes
* Proven Demand Planning Experience – Ability to manage a rolling 18‑month consumer‑sales forecast at SKU level, interpret variances, and drive improvements in forecast accuracy and Item Mix Error.
* Exceptional Analytical & Excel Skills – Excel proficiency, strong data handling, and the ability to identify trends, patterns, and drivers across large datasets; experience with Power BI/Tableau and O9 or similar planning systems.
* Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Proven success partnering with Allocation & Replenishment, Space Planning, S&OP, Commercial, and regional teams across multiple markets.
* Influencing & Communication – Strong presentation skills, ability to represent EMEA Demand Planning in forums, influence decision‑making, and create clear, concise narratives for stakeholders at all levels.
* Commercial & Consumer Understanding – Ability to balance consumer‑sales planning with awareness of sell‑in dynamics, seasonality, and portfolio mix, ensuring both accuracy and commercial alignment.
* Fluency in English both written and verbal.
What’s in it for you?
* Family Care Leave – Enhanced paid leave options.
* Insurances – Life and disability insurance coverage.
* Wellbeing – Resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing.
* Colleague Discount – Generous colleague discount from day 1.
* Bonus – Reward scheme for eligible performance.
* Workplace – Hybrid policy requires an average of 3 days per week in the office.
We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seek to encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 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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