Junior Regional Supply Planner (9 month contract)

at  LEGO

Are you passionate in planing inventory deployment to support business in the markets and enable The LEGO Group to reach and inspire more builders of tomorrow?
We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our dynamic team where you bring on your planning hat and act as the guardian of inventory management across the wide inventory network in APAC & China!
This is a 9-month contract role. No relocation assistance is offered for this position.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

• Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field preferred.
• At least 2-3 years supply chain planning experience.
• Strong academic credentials with demonstrated ability to excel in a collaborative environment.
• Data presentation and analysis using data analytic tools like excel/Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience with planning system like SAP, Kinaxis etc.
• Concern for impact- Takes action to have an intended or desired effect on others/ Risk mitigation and opportunity sensing.
• Results orientation- complete planning routines and ensure line of sight to performance metrics with planning tasks/Takes appropriate action to achieve objectives.
• Critical Information Seeking- Seeks different options for scenario planning/Gathers key information to diagnose a problem.
• Thrives in a role that is dynamic and where changes are seen as opportunities and a natural part of a growing business. Adopts a curious and approach outside own functional area to drive continuous E2E process improvement.
  Coverage of benefits for Internships and Contractual positions may change or vary.
  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.

Within Supply Inventory Planning:

• Analyze inventories to determine how to optimize inventory, reduce waste, & optimize service to markets
• Running daily/weekly tasks to ensure inventory flow meet the requirements in the channel/ markets assigned.
• Manage activities related to tactical planning, inventory control and safety stocks deployment.
• Monitor and drive performance metrics for measurement such as DC instocks, excess, stock turn, other service measurements.

• Support validation activities with new systems implementation and contribute value adding analysis and insights ensuring system hygiene and aid team in decision making.Support the team thru project implementation, assist in coordination across functions and system testing.

Beyond Supply Inventory Planning:

• Confer with regional and BU to scrutinize forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products.
• Support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
• Work with regional Demand Management team as partners to review forecasts trending to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.