What are the responsibilities and job description for the Allocation Manager position at the LEGO Group?
Job Description
If you have experience working in supply chain or inventory management and you are looking to make your next career move
This might be the opportunity for bringing your skills and help your team to achieve the best results for a great organization within the LEGO Group!
Play your part in our team success
The Allocation Manager is a key leader, responsible for driving end-to-end allocation processes and partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders. Success in this role requires a proactive attitude, strong analytical skills, and a dedication to data driven decision-making. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo. They play a significant role in finding opportunities, offering strategic feedback, and delivering effective, actionable solutions to everyday business challenges.
Core Responsibilities
The salary for this position has a range of $113,015 - $169,523 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
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 are some of what to 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 you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
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
Your 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.
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, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.
We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”
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.
We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.
Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.
Just imagine building your dream career.
Then make it real.
Join the LEGO® team today.
If you have experience working in supply chain or inventory management and you are looking to make your next career move
This might be the opportunity for bringing your skills and help your team to achieve the best results for a great organization within the LEGO Group!
Play your part in our team success
The Allocation Manager is a key leader, responsible for driving end-to-end allocation processes and partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders. Success in this role requires a proactive attitude, strong analytical skills, and a dedication to data driven decision-making. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo. They play a significant role in finding opportunities, offering strategic feedback, and delivering effective, actionable solutions to everyday business challenges.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end inventory allocation processes, ensuring optimal stock distribution across all business channels
- Apply analytics to improve decision-making and address risks that could affect planned promotional orders
- Create and deliver clear, data-driven reports to communicate product availability and supply status
- Develop and implement improved business processes to drive efficiency and scalability
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues while maintaining accurate SAP Plan book data
- Maintain strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to align priorities and resolve challenges
- Lead onboarding and training initiatives to support the growth and integration of new team members
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and/or proven experience in inventory management, planning, flow of goods, or data analysis
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including functions, pivot tables, and data visualization (Power BI or Tableau is a plus)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven experience with B2B or Retail channels and end-to-end business knowledge
- Strong results orientation, with a high level of drive and a continuous learning mentality
- Remember to apply using Google Chrome for an easier process and attach your CV in PDF format.
The salary for this position has a range of $113,015 - $169,523 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
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 are some of what to 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 you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
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
Your 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.
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, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.
We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”
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.
We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.
Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.
Just imagine building your dream career.
Then make it real.
Join the LEGO® team today.
Salary : $113,015 - $169,523
