Planning Manager

Job Description Are you passionate about Location Planning within the retail and leisure sector? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and help drive success across a global portfolio of LEGO Discovery Centres? We look forward to hearing from you. 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 build the future of our network across LEGO Branded Channels globally. We are seeking a Location Planning Manager to build and define the network strategy specifically related to the Global LEGO Discovery Centres portfolio. In this role, you will identify opportunities for growth and optimisation, using robust analysis and spatial insight to inform strategic recommendations. Leveraging your GIS expertise and analytical background, you will translate data into clear, compelling insights that support long‑term expansion and portfolio decision‑making. Core Responsibilities Create and maintain data‑driven network blueprints for LEGO Discovery Centres, utilising external and internal data sets and insights Provide portfolio recommendations that align with global business goals and regional market dynamics to inform Business Case assumptions Leverage GIS platforms, data visualization tools and forecasting techniques to provide robust portfolio recommendations Deliver clear, engaging written and verbal presentations with actionable insight Up to 20% travel required Qualifications You have a clear understanding of Location Planning techniques, tools and models and analysis Strong GIS skills and understanding of spatial analytical techniques and statistical methods Understanding of financial metrics and commercials such as P&L and wider market dynamics and 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, organised, detail‑oriented, with a positive “can do” attitude Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) 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 A university degree – ideally Geography, Economics, Statistics or similar Experience using spatial and BI tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS, Alteryx and Tableau Strong analytical capability with the ability to summarise complex data in a clear and concise way 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 and segmentations Experience working for a global Retail/FMCG/CPG company and an understanding of the different retail landscapes Experience gained in a retail store environment What’s In It For You? 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. Equal Opportunity The LEGO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds. 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.” We are 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr