Cost Engineering Manager - Warehousing

Full-Time No home office possible

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You will work closely with the Procurement team for Global Distribution to build up extensive cost knowledge and opportunity within the category. Your responsibilities include developing Should Cost models for warehouses, identifying design‑to‑cost opportunities for automated warehouse systems and supporting negotiations with suppliers to agree cost structures while maintaining strong relationships.

Core Responsibilities

Lead change and build capability by delivering data‑driven cost engineering to procurement teams.
Create cost models for warehousing operations, including labour, energy, material handling equipment, storage systems and automation.
Relate warehouse activities to cost structures, understanding individual cost drivers in Should Cost calculations.
Model scenarios across global regions to reflect country variations.
Guiding 3PL suppliers of automated racking to optimal design‑to‑cost solutions.
Compare costs of automated storage systems and material handling solutions to inform business cases.
Conduct motion and time studies regionally for cost optimization and comparison across LDCs.
Evaluate 3PL proposals, understand rate cards, and workshop cost ideas using Should Cost data.
Support procurement discussions and negotiations with cost transparency and value‑lever arguments.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, bringing cross‑functions together to realise further cost savings.

Qualifications

BEng or equivalent in Engineering, supply chain management, or related field.
5–10 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, transportation, or supply chain analytics with a proven track record of managing and reducing costs.
Minimum 5 years in a costing environment, including finance and supply chain in Should Cost creation.
Deep understanding of warehouse automation and system design (AS/RS, pallet shuttles, automated truck loading, AMR, etc.).
Experience with benchmark data and ground‑up calculations to optimise logistics costs (freight, shipping, floorspace).
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Cost Estimating principles.
Process improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).
Willingness to work and live in London, UK and travel to suppliers globally.
Proficient in English and experienced with parametric cost tools (Excel, Access, SQL, Power BI, etc.).
CSCP certification preferred.

Benefits

Family Care Leave – enhanced paid leave options.
Insurance – full life and disability coverage.
Wellbeing – resources and programs to support physical and mental health.
Colleague Discount – generous benefits from day one.
Bonus – reward scheme for achieving goals.
Workplace – hybrid policy with 3 days per week in office.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The LEGO Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All candidates will be considered without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age or religion. Applicants for positions with high engagement with children will be required to participate in Child Safeguarding Background Screening as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.