Cost Engineering Manager - Warehousing

LEGO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading toy manufacturer in Greater London is seeking a Cost Engineer to enhance their cost knowledge for warehousing. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience in logistics, focusing on developing Should Cost models and optimizing logistics costs. Responsibilities include using data-driven negotiations and improving processes through methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma. This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and proficiency in analytics tools. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain analytics.
• Experience in creating Should Cost models and managing costs.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead change and build capability in Procurement using Cost Engineering data.
• Communicate effectively to manage stakeholders and realize cost savings.
• Apply data-driven negotiations in the Global Distribution team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Cost estimating principles

Process improvement

Logistics cost optimization

Education

CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)

Relevant experience in costing environment

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL

Power BI

Job description

personalise marketing, including social media features. **Are you interested in helping LEGO build up cost knowledge on warehousing and identify areas of cost opportunity as part of a new Cost Engineering capability**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.Cost Engineering is a key department within Global Procurement. It is primarily focused on the development of ground up Should Cost calculations to support Procurement in identifying cost opportunities ultimately ensuring value for money is achieved. The department also has a key role in enhancing the cost capability of buyers. The department is the technical side of the Procurement function, is data driven, and its insights also provide 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**Core Responsibilities:** To lead change and be a capability builder bringing technical knowledge to the Procurement teams for data driven negotiations through the use of Cost Engineering data in the Global Distribution team that determine fair and reasonable pricingA strong communicator with exceptional stakeholder management skills bringing cross functions together to realise further cost savings from the data createdAt least 5–10 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, transportation, or supply chain analytics, with a proven track record of managing and reducing costsMin. 5 years relevant experience within a costing environment including an understanding of finance and supply chain in the creation of a Should CostExperience in working with benchmark data and creating ground-up calculations to optimise logistics costs, including freight, shipping, and floorspace rates to reduce OPEX and CAPEX.Strong analytical skills, good technique in and understanding of Cost Estimating principles to guide the team to successful data generation and supplier negotiation Process improvement experience to spot opportunities applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement principles to logistics and warehouse processesA CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), is preferred, backed up with over 5 years experience in costingASRS design experience Solid experience or parametric cost tools with good knowledge in data analytics and statistics with application of relevant tools (Excel, Access, SQL, cloud, Power BI etc)Proficient English skillsApplications 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.