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The LEGO Group Principal Product Manager, Inventory & Capacity Planning in London, United Kingdom
Principal Product Manager, Inventory & Capacity Planning
Location London, United Kingdom
Job ID 0000017294
Category Project / Program Management
Job Description
Join us as the Principal Product Manager for Inventory and Capacity Planning !
In this pivotal role, you'll drive the success of our I&CP digital product, aligning it with our strategic supply chain planning initiatives. Collaborating across global and regional teams to achieve our Portfolio Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
Core Responsibilities
Vision & Strategy: Develop and communicate a clear, ambitious product vision that excites and aligns our teams across Operations and Digital & Technology
Roadmap Development: Translate strategic goals into a prioritised product roadmap, focusing on business value and customer experience.
Outcome Definition: Define the key outcomes, timelines, and success metrics. Set and communicate quarterly product OKRs.
Value Communication: Identify, agree and communicate value releases aligned with the product roadmap.
Product Discovery: Lead discovery efforts with teams and partners to experiment and test new ideas.
Continuous Improvement: Work closely with direct reports, the product team, and customers to continually improve the product and support day to day operations.
End-to-End Strategy: Drive the product strategy from inception to production.
User-Centric Design: Collaborate with UX specialists to integrate usability studies and research into product requirements.
Clear Communication: Ensure partners understand priorities, developments, and changes.
Backlog Management: Maintain an active backlog with detailed user stories for future planning.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks early in product development.
Continuous Delivery: Nurture a culture of continuous discovery and incremental value release.
Subject Matter Expertise: Provide insight and context on supply chain requirements.
Play your part in our team succeeding
This role is crucial in modernising and digitalising our Supply Chain Planning capabilities, optimising inventory and capacity planning to meet global supply chain and customer needs.
As a Product Manager you'll set the digital product vision and strategy, define OKRs, and align closely with partners. You'll lead a dedicated team, own the product backlog, and ensure significant value delivery for LEGO and our customers. Promote continuous improvement and recognise the potential to deliver outstanding LEGO experiences!
Do you have what it takes?
Strong understanding of supply chain planning in global manufacturing and omnichannel environments
Technically curious with a good grasp of scaled agile delivery.
Proven track-record in implementing Advanced Planning Systems (e.g. Kinaxis, SAP IBP, O9)
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Proven collaborator with cross-functional teams.
Ability to analyse customer and market data to identify trends.
Decisive and accountable in a fast-paced environment.
Skilled at leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed organisation.
Strong track record in leading agile teams through the product life cycle
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.
Research shows that women and people from different minority backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.
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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