Demand Planning Manager - FTC until end October 2026

personalise marketing, including social media features. Job Description Join the LEGO Group and play a pivotal role in shaping the products fans love. We're looking for a sharp, data-driven Demand Planning Manager to own and elevate our EMEA forecast across a fast-moving, iconic portfolio. If you thrive in complexity, love finding the story in the numbers, and enjoy collaborating across functions and regions, this is your chance to influence decisions that impact millions of consumers-and help build the future of LEGO Retail.We're pleased to share that we offer a hybrid working week arrangement called Best of Both , requiring 3 days in the office location and 2 days from home.No relocation assistance is offered for this position. (Parental leave backfill for internal secondment)The closing date for all applications will be Wednesday 3rd December 2025. Core Responsibilities Own and deliver the rolling 18-month consumer-sales forecast for c.150-200 EMEA SKUs , consolidating plans, analysing variances, and improving accuracy. Reduce Item Mix Error toward the defined monthly target by identifying drivers, challenging assumptions, and using advanced Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and O9 (or similar planning tools) to refine SKU-level phasing. Lead weekly/monthly alignment forums , presenting clear insights, driving decisions across seasonality and portfolio mix, and representing EMEA Demand Planning in cross-functional forums. Partner closely with Space Planning, Allocation & Replenishment, S&OP, and regional teams to deliver a unified, consumer-sales-led demand plan across both online and offline retail. Extract patterns from large, complex datasets , building self-created reports and BI dashboards to identify SKU over/under-performance and influence allocation, inventory management, and commercial discussions. Collaborate effectively across markets and levels , communicating clearly in English, preparing high-quality PowerPoint materials, supporting junior planners, and contributing to process and tool innovation (including O9 and statistical modelling) ( please note this role does not have any direct line reports ). Do you have what it takes Proven Demand Planning Experience - Ability to manage a rolling 18-month consumer-sales forecast at SKU level, interpret variances, and drive improvements in forecast accuracy and Item Mix Error. Exceptional Analytical & Excel Skills - 10/10 Excel proficiency, strong data handling, and the ability to identify trends, patterns, and drivers across large datasets; experience with Power BI/Tableau and O9 or similar planning systems. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Proven success partnering with various teams such as Allocation & Replenishment, Space Planning, S&OP, Commercial, and regional teams across multiple markets. Influencing & Communication - Strong presentation skills, ability to represent EMEA Demand Planning in forums, influence decision-making, and create clear, concise narratives for stakeholders at all levels. Commercial & Consumer Understanding - Ability to balance consumer-sales planning with awareness of sell-in dynamics, seasonality, and portfolio mix, ensuring both accuracy and commercial alignment. Fluency in English both written and verbal. 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.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. Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. Our founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen made his first wooden toy in 1932. He persevered against the odds until his business was a success. Constantly innovating, never compromising. Building, rebuilding, and striving for the best. It is this resilience and permanent sense of renewal that drives us forward. We are never still. We will always be creating, inventing, andhaving fun. Build your career brick by brick and play your part in continuing our mission to "inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow".