Job Description
Are you interested in helping LEGO build up cost knowledge on warehousing andidentify areas of cost opportunity as part of a new Cost Engineering capability within Procurement?
Take your next career step at the LEGO Group developing cost calculations on warehousing as we transform our capabilities and those of our suppliers to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.
You will work closely with the Procurement team for Global Distribution to build up extensive cost knowledge and opportunity within the category. This will help the teams build up their understand of the cost structures for warehousing within distribution centres in many different countries. You will develop Should Cost models for warehouses, identify design to cost opportunities for automated warehouse systems and be involved in negotiations working closely with suppliers to agree cost structures while maintaining relationships.
Play your part in our team succeeding
Cost Engineering is a key department within Global Procurement. It is primarily focused onthe development of ground up Should Cost calculations to support Procurement inidentifying cost opportunities ultimately ensuring value for money is achieved. Thedepartment also has a key role in enhancing the cost capability of buyers. The departmentis the technical side of the Procurement function, is data driven, and its insights alsoprovide cost data for financial forecasting and product development choices. The department initially touches categories in Europe, U.S., Singapore and China. Achieving reasonable levels of cost adds to the sustainable growth of the LEGO Group
Create cost models for warehousing operations, including labour, energy, material handling equipment, storage systems and automation
Do you have what it takes?
At least 5–10 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, transportation, or supply chain analytics, with a proven track record of managing and reducing costs
Deep understanding of warehouse automation and system design, including Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), Pallet Shuttles, AutoStore, Automated Truck Loading System, Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), 6 River Systems and automated packing solutions.
Experience in working with benchmark data and creating ground-up calculations to optimiselogistics costs, including freight, shipping, and floorspace rates to reduce OPEX and CAPEX.
Solid experience or parametric cost tools with good knowledge in data analytics andstatistics with application of relevant tools (Excel, Access, SQL, cloud, Power BI etc)
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.
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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