Job Description
Just Imagine helping LEGO products reach kids across APAC, where and when they need them!
You will bring a strategic approach to inventory management and a steadfast focus on continuous improvement.
No relocation assistance is offered for this position.
The Supply Planning Manager plays a visible ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the supply chain and seamless flow of goods. Responsible for developing and executing strategic supply plans and managing inventory levels to align with production needs the Supply Planning Manager excels in enhancing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Build and maintain supply planning schedules and tactical supply plans that connect demand forecasts, production requirements, and inventory targets
Partners sites to optimize production forecasts, using data to shape clear supply recommendations
Monitor DC in-stock performance, inventory health, demand plan updates, capacity and supply chain trends to spot risks and opportunities early
Manage finished goods inventory planning and deployment requirements, while balancing demand against capacity constraints, and production schedules to support reliable plan execution
Partner with cross functional teams to review retail instock, demand plan, distribution and site performance, improve ways of working and resolve issues
Use digital supply planning and execution tools, analytics, and S&OP insights to guide decisions across the value chain
The Supply Planning Manager within the APAC Supply Planning team is responsible across our APAC Markets, this role will see you own a particular market whilst leading the process migration throughout our ongoing technology transformation, whilst driving succession opportunities for yourself and the team.
Do you have what it takes?
Prior working experience in Supply Planning roles within the FMCG or similar fast-paced industries
Successful record delivering cost optimizations, supplier collaboration, and sustainable value creation
Critical thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate market trends and align strategies with long-term business objectives, leveraging analytical insights and data to drive innovation and support decision making processes
Experience supporting process change or technology transformation across regional and global partners. Experience with S/4HANA and Kinaxis Maestro is advantageous
Exemplary interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively tailor your message for the audience, including executives and senior stakeholders
Strong negotiation skills
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.
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.
Skills Required
- Prior working experience in supply planning roles within FMCG or similar fast-paced industries
- Proven record delivering cost optimizations, supplier collaboration, and sustainable value creation
- Critical thinking with ability to leverage analytical insights and data to drive decision making
- Experience supporting process change or technology transformation across regional and global partners
- Experience with S/4HANA and Kinaxis Maestro
- Exemplary interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills, including executive engagement
- Strong negotiation skills
The LEGO Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The LEGO Group and has not been reviewed or approved by The LEGO Group.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally positioned as competitive across many roles and markets, with benchmarking against local markets and an expressed commitment to equal pay. Total compensation is often framed as stronger when considering the full package rather than base salary alone.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as notably expansive, with substantial fully paid time for primary and secondary caregivers and additional paid caregiver leave. Leave is also described as continuing to accrue other rewards such as vacation and bonus eligibility during the leave period.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Benefits are described as extending beyond core insurance into mental health and wellbeing support, including assistance programs, mindfulness resources, ergonomic setups, and fitness-related offerings. Brand-specific lifestyle perks such as sizable product discounts are highlighted as a meaningful part of the overall rewards experience.
The LEGO Group Insights
What We Do
We are the LEGO Group, the company behind the world’s most loved LEGO® bricks. Our brand name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”. We’ve been sparking imaginations and inspiring the builders of tomorrow since 1932. This is our mission and what motivates our colleagues around the world every day. Today, we remain proudly family-owned with headquarters in Billund, Denmark. We have regional hubs in Boston, USA; London, UK; Shanghai, China; and Singapore, as well as 7 manufacturing facilities around the world. These places are home to 28,000+ colleagues in everything from design and engineering to digital technology and marketing. Together we learn, imagine and build – creating play experiences that are sold in over 130 countries worldwide. A purposeful and responsible global brand where creativity helps to inspire builders all around the world. Just imagine being part of that!
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