Are you passionate about the world of retail, and have a good grasp of geography and demographics?
The LEGO Group has developed into one of the most trusted and valuable brands in the world. This is an exciting time to join the global Footprint & Expansion Strategy Team , as we shape the future of our store network globally.
As a Location Planninng Manager, you will be supporting our expansion through LEGO Stores primarly across APAC, but with the opportunity to contribute at a global level. Establish new and existing market roadmaps, identify new areas for growth and optimization and utilize your location GIS skills and analytical background to shape the LEGO Group’s global footprint.
No relocation assistance is offered for this position
Core Responsibilities
Create data-driven network blueprints for the LEGO Group primarly across the APAC region, utilising external and internal data sets, recommending locations to open new stores
Provide portfolio recommendations that align with global business goals and regional market dynamics
Maintain key systems and data sets to ensure recommendations reflect the latest market trends
Leverage GIS platforms, Data visualization tools and forecasting techniques to provide robust portfolio recommendations
Deliver clear, engaging written and verbal presentations with actionable insight
Play your part in our team succeeding
The role reports to the Senior Manager of Location Planning, sitting within the global Footprint & Expansion Strategy Team. You will work closely with a small team of location planners responsible for shaping the LEGO Group’s store network globally. Helping the LEGO Group in its mission to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.
This role involves strategic analysis, market research, and cross-functional collaboration with global teams to drive the expansion and optimization of the retail footprint across the region.
Do you have what it takes?
The successful candidate is ambitious, entrepreneurial, and commercially savvy and comes with a minimum of 5 years experience gained in a FMCG/CPG company or consulting company.
Have a clear understanding of Location Planning techniques, tools / models and analysis with the ability to summarise complex data in a clear and concise way
Strong GIS skills and understanding of spatial analytical techniques / statistical methods
Experience using spatial and BI tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS, Alteryx and Tableau
Understanding of financial metrics and commercials e.g P&L and wider market dynamics / consumer trends
You have strong presentation skills and can integrate and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to produce practical and commercially relevant outputs
Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, with a positive, “can do” attitude
University degree – ideally Geography, Economics, Statistics or similar is preferred
Relevant Retail industry sector knowledge or experience of working in a consultancy supporting retailers.
Be able to provide evidence of attention to detail, proactivity and managing deadlines.
Strong drive for ensuring data integrity
Nice to have:
Coding skills, having used SQL or Python in a commercial environment
Experience working across a variety of store formats / segmentations
Experience working for an retail / FMCG / CPG company in APAC and an understanding of the APAC retail market
Experience working in a retail stores
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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.
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