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EMEA Demand Planning Insights and Analysis Senior Manager

• Location

• London, United Kingdom

• Prague, Czechia

• Job ID 0000018773

• Category Supply Chain

Job Description

Are you skilled with big data analysis and are you passionate about bringing valuable business insights to helpdrivingsuccessful results of the whole EMEA region? Then, read the description below and apply for a new role within our EMEA Demand Planning Team!

Core responsibilities

• To proactively seek out and develop insights that support theLong-TermDemand Planning team in producing a moreaccurateforecast for both consumer sales and selling in through: defining the question,identifyingthe relative data sets, conducting comprehensive analysis; Collaboratively seeking insights; Forming committed conclusions; Developing clear and concise visuals for communication; Driving alignment behind actions

• This will require strong capabilities in understanding the senior audience (General Managers and Market Group heads), being able to position the insights in an audience relative fashion andacquiringalignment for change from this senior audience based on the insights.

• Topics could include:

• ​Ad hoc business performance – product deep dives, category trends, competitive activity, etc.

• Analysis of statistics – past stat performance, drivers of changes, reliability of adoption, etc.

• Investment analysis - understanding baseline sales and promo impact (in partnership with Finance/RegionalCommercialDevelopment)

• External impactors – macroeconomics, global events, political instability, etc.

This position can be based in London, UK or Prague, Czech Republic. No relocation assistance is offered.

Play part in your team succeeding

The team you supportis responsible forforecasting thelong-termhorizon for bothsellin and consumer sales in Western Europe and CEEMEA Market Groups within the EMEA region. These Forecasts are a key part of understanding our business potential andidentifyingthe areas that need focus versus our commercial ambitions.

To build credibility in the forecast it is important that we consider outstanding contributing factors, their validity, and potential impact on our business. Although the demand planning teams review many factors when building the forecasts there is a need for a more comprehensive view on several broader topics. This role will develop acentralizedanalysis and relevant communication strategy that can beleveragedtoacquirealignment from senior leadership to changing the forecast.

Do you have what it takes?

• Strongdemonstrated experiencefroma similar rolewithin Demand Planning, Business Intelligence/Business Insights preferably from theRetail/CPG/FMCGenvironment

• Strong data analysis and insights development skills withdemonstratedability tosynthesizelarge data sets into concise and clear insights.

• Ability to understand senior leaders to develop and deliver convincing communication motivating change.

• Advance Excel skills and big data set sourcing/compilation.

• The ability to distill complex data into key visuals that are telescopic for the reader to zoom in on the key insight.

• Strong interpersonal abilities and comfort level in working with senior managers across the company.

• Excellentorganizationalskillswith theability toprioritize.

• Good commercial competence.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.

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 highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please 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.

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