Retail Inventory Planning Manager

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Are you passionate about getting the right product to the right store at the right time Do you thrive at the intersection of analytics operations and commercial impact

Werelooking for a Retail Inventory (Allocation & Replenishment) Planning Manager to take ownership of inventory deployment across our retail store network ensuring exceptional product availability whilemaintaininghealthy inventory levels. This is a high-impact role whereyoullcombine strategic policy ownership with hands-on executiondriving allocation and replenishment performance resolving complex exceptions and continuously improving processes to maximise store availability and efficiency.

Ifyourean analytically strong operationally confident retail planner who enjoys influencing stakeholders and driving measurable resultswedlove to hear from you.

Werepleased to share that we offer a hybrid working week arrangement calledBest of Both requiring 3 days in the office location and 2 days from home.

No relocation or visaassistanceis offered for this position.

The closing date for all applications will beThursday 26th February.

Core Responsibilities

Own allocation & replenishment policy across EMEA -Lead and evolve thepoliciesthatdeterminehow stock flows to stores ensuring the right balance between availability and efficiency.

Drive the successful transition to O9 (Q2 2026) -Embed a more automated allocation model reduce manual intervention and ensure the new system delivers measurable improvements.

Deliver against key retail inventory KPIs -Accountable for Store In-Stock % Stock-out rate Weeks of Supply Excess inventory Allocation accuracy and timeliness and Exception resolution performance.

Lead cross-functional alignment across Retail and Supply Chain -Partner with Retail Leads Distribution Managers Demand Planning Marketing and Logistics to ensure inventory decisions support commercial priorities and product launches.

Own the weekly allocation and replenishment cycle -Ensure smooth execution across steady campaigns seasonal peaks and high-demand launches resolving issues quickly when plans shift.

Drive continuous improvement and inventory efficiency -Proactivelyidentifyopportunities to optimise stock levels improve allocation effectiveness and strengthen policy governance as part of a broader regional and global scale-up.

Do you have what it takes

Advanced Retail Allocation & Replenishment Expertise - Proven experience managing allocation and replenishment across a multi-store retail network balancing availability with inventory efficiency.

Experience with Automated Planning Systems (e.g. O9 or equivalent) - Hands-on experience with advanced allocation or supply planning systems comfortable owning system logic and reducing manual intervention.

Ability to define and evolve inventory policies leading decisions on thresholds prioritisation and exceptions.

Experienced in influencing Retail Supply Chain Logistics Marketing and senior leadership to align inventory decisions with commercial priorities.

Strong data-led approach managing performance across key retail inventory KPIs and driving corrective action where needed.

Experienceoperatingacross global retail networks managing weekly cycles launches seasonal peaks and responding effectively when plans change.

Fluency in English both written and verbal.

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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 youre interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Whats 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 youll 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 youll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team youll 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 seeksto 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 Childrens 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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Job DescriptionAre you passionate about getting the right product to the right store at the right time Do you thrive at the intersection of analytics operations and commercial impactWerelooking for a Retail Inventory (Allocation & Replenishment) Planning Manager to take ownership of inventory deploy...