Job DescriptionAre you ready to drive success within a dynamic LEGO Business Unit (BU)?
We're looking for a dedicated Demand Planner to join our team and play a pivotal role in delivering precise short-term demand plans for our franchise portfolio.
Your expertise will be essential in supporting our Business Unit SOP process and achieving our commercial goals!Core ResponsibilitiesLeverage statistical forecasts to develop a weekly demand plan for a major portion of the BU's revenue, covering a rolling 9-month horizon.Manage forecasts for Sell In at SKU level and Consumer Sales at franchise/brand level, ensuring alignment with marketing, product launches, and promotions.Work closely with sales and marketing teams to assess the impact of commercial investments and support Brand Managers in aligning franchise/brand plans with BU objectives.Set and manage forecast exception parameters, addressing discrepancies promptly as part of your daily routine.Oversee the monthly upload of data into planning systems and ensure key data feeds are current and accurate.Ensure effective management of product life cycles by accurately reflecting launch plans and stock levels in demand planning tools.Actively contribute to the BU SOP processes, including gap analysis and business case preparation.Serve as the main liaison for the BU in communicating with the Market Group demand planning team and managing tool backlog requests.Play your part in our team succeedingYour forecasting accuracy will be crucial in evaluating volume and value (revenue and profit), enabling senior management to identify and address gaps, and improving In Stock Availability while minimizing waste.
Use your role to inform both supply chain (volume) and commercial planning processes (value), ensuring seamless coordination across the BU.Do you have what it takes?Proven experience in a consumer goods environment and demand planning.Strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI, SAP knowledge preferred.Ability to simplify complex information and resolve data inputs to determine likely outcomes.Strong influencing skills with senior colleagues and a solid grasp of statistics.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English and Italian.Continuous improvement mentality.What's in it for you?Here is what you can 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.Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive.
We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.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.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.
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