Inventory Analyst - Allocation and Replenishment

We are looking for an Inventory Analyst to join our regional Allocation and Replenishment team based out of our London Hub. This is an exciting role joining a function in growth currently experiencing positive change as we head through a digital transformation that will provide investment giving exposure to the latest technology and eventually a team with the tools to be truly world class. In return, we will encourage creativity to present innovative solutions with a test and learn mentality and empower personal growth. If this sounds appealing, then apply!

Core Responsibilities

• Utilising internal LEGO systems to manage replenishment on a regular basis to LEGO brand stores across Europe.
• Understanding commercial drivers of sales performance in store/region using data to influence future allocations (seasonality, product mix, availability).
• Monitoring inventory flow of goods to stores, ensuring deliveries are timely and within thresholds defined for each store.
• Partnering with District and Store Managers reviewing and placing weekly replenishment orders using performance data as well as inventory targets ensuring exceptions are captured and action taken.
• Ensure transport and delivery logistics are in line with requirements and that deliveries are made on time in full.
• Working closely with assortment team to run deliveries of licensed product from external partners in collaboration with the warehouse.

The Retail Allocation and Distribution team ensures our Brand Retail stores and LEGO.COM have best in class availability and stock turns. It is a fast-paced area which rewards planning and a collaborative approach - collaborating closely with many partners and reporting directly into the Global Process Lead for our digital transformation in this area giving significant exposure.

Do you have what it takes?

• Experience of an entry level role working in Allocation and Replenishment for an FMCG or Retailer.
• Exposure to Order Management and Delivery Planning systems and strong Outlook package especially Excel and Teams (Tableau and Power BI would be a plus).
• Strong administrative and analytical skills with a focus on diligence and the ability to craft a story line from a data set.
• An initiative-taking, ambitious and growth mindset focused on personal growth.
• Capacity to balance a diverse and changing role as we work through a digital transformation managing multiple, and sometimes repetitive tasks.
• A collaborator with a curious approach who can adapt working style and communication to partner with a group from diverse cultures across a region, and with an ability (bravery) to balance partner their needs with the policies and processes we have in place.
• As comfortable working independently as in a team in a fast-paced environment with a can-do approach to the changing nature of the business, function and the role as it matures.
• Fluent in English both written and spoken is essential to connect with our stores.

Bringing it to life

For many of our customers, their gateway to the LEGO brand will be through one of our LEGO Brand Retail stores, so we want to make sure that this is always a special experience. Ensuring our branded stores have outstanding availability plays a big part in bringing these shopping occasions to life.

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?

• 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.

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. For all candidates, 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. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO team today.