Director, Supply Chain Strategy and Development, EMEA

Lego Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LEGO Group is seeking a Head of Supply Chain Strategy & Development, EMEA in London. You will shape regional strategy, align with global objectives and partner across functions to drive service, resilience and cost-to-serve improvements.

The role leads transformation, governance and executive reviews, delivering business cases for strategic investments and engaging senior stakeholders across the region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in supply chain strategy and planning/execution with at least 3 years in senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a business-related field.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in global environments.
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to balance short-term and long-term goals.

Responsibilities

• Shape the EMEA Supply Chain strategy and turn regional priorities into actionable plans.
• Drive transformation to strengthen service, resilience, agility and sustainable growth.
• Establish governance, performance reviews and decision-making frameworks.
• Develop business cases and investment proposals for strategic opportunities.
• Lead executive reviews and stakeholder engagements with senior leaders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Resilience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a business-related field

Job description

## Head of Supply Chain Strategy & Development, EMEAApply: London: Full time: Posted Today: 0000039920**Job Description**# **Ready to shape the strategy behind a resilient and future-ready EMEA supply chain?** Just imagine shaping the supply chain strategy that keeps EMEA moving, connecting commercial demand with resilient operations and sustainable growth.# **About the role**As our Head of Supply Chain Strategy & Development, EMEA, you'll shape and execute the regional strategy for the LEGO Supply Chain team. You'll turn priorities into plans that strengthen service, agility, resilience and cost-to-serve.This is an individual contributor role with broad regional scope. You'll guide the agenda through influence, expertise and cross-functional partnership, connecting regional needs with global objectives and working closely with senior leaders to move priorities into action.# **Required Qualifications*** 10+ years in supply chain strategy and planning/execution with at least 3 years in senior leadership* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a business-related field is a plus* Worked across demand planning, supply planning, distribution and supply chain strategy and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in complex, global environments.* Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills with experience balancing short term execution and long-term business goals.* Operations background (supply planning, or demand planning, or factory experience, or BU Ops).* Strong communication skills – can convey clearly complex problems and solutions to a diverse audience.* Team player. Collaborative style, yet able to stand their ground.* Resilience. Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure.* Strong analytical capabilities. Enjoys working with numbers and data.* Innovative & Curious – able to find new ways of doing things, whilst seeking first to understand why things are as they are# **What you'll build*** Shape the EMEA Supply Chain strategy and turn regional priorities into actionable plans.* Drive transformation that strengthens service, resilience, agility and sustainable growth.* Establish governance, performance reviews and decision-making frameworks that create clarity and accountability.* Develop business cases and investment proposals for strategic supply chain opportunities.* Orchestrate executive business reviews, leadership forums, board updates and key stakeholder engagements.* Create strategy updates and transformation reports that support informed decisions.If you've worked where supply chain strategy meets operational execution, you'll feel at home here. What matters most is connecting long-term direction with the operational choices that move the business forward.# **Life on the team**Regional Supply Chain Operations connects commercial demand with operational execution. Together, we help markets maintain strong service while navigating cost, capacity and resource constraints. You'll collaborate openly, communicate complex topics clearly and stand behind your recommendations. You'll remain effective as priorities shift and seek to understand existing processes before finding better ways forward.# **What success looks like**You'll create clear direction for EMEA Supply Chain and strengthen how priorities, investments and transformation are governed. Your impact will come through strategic ownership, sound judgement and the ability to bring teams together around a shared direction, rather than through direct people management.Working closely with Global Supply Chain, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, Technology and Business Unit leaders, you'll keep regional execution connected to the wider ambitions of the LEGO Group. #LI-HM3 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.