Data Scientist - Demand Forecasting

Job Description

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We are the Demand Forecasting team at the LEGO Group — a team of 10+ data scientists and engineers with specialization in Machine Learning (ML) and MLOps. We deliver statistical and ML forecasts that enhance decision-making in the demand planning process at the LEGO Group. Think of predicting sales for a LEGO set one year from now, across all global markets. How does that challenge sound to you?

Core Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled Data Scientist with hands-on forecasting expertise to join our Demand Forecasting team. This role requires strong technical capability in time series and machine learning models, combined with the ability to translate data insights into clear business narratives that drive decision-making.

You will spend approximately 50% of your time on operational forecast delivery and 50% on improving accuracy, analysing results, and innovating.

Play your part in our team succeeding:

• Deliver operational forecasts: Contribute to the continuous production and monitoring of forecasts used by LEGO demand planners worldwide, ensuring stability and reliability in operations.
• Improve forecasting models: Design, test and implement enhancements to time series and ML models, including in-depth understanding of algorithm fundamentals and parameters, to increase accuracy and adoption.
• Engage with collaborators: Partner with demand planners and other business collaborators to increase forecast adoption and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Analyse and interpret forecast performance: Identify patterns in data, evaluate results, and provide clear narratives on drivers, outcomes, and business implications.
• Bridge business and data science: Act as a translator between technical outputs and business needs, ensuring partners understand and trust forecasts.
• Contribute to scalable solutions: Support the development and deployment of forecasting workflows in production within Databricks.

Do you have what it takes?

• Minimum 3 years of experience in forecasting, with direct application of time series and ML models.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Databricks
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical analyses into business-relevant insights through clear communication and data storytelling.
• Experience balancing continuous operational delivery with model innovation and improvement.
• Strong analytical outlook with attention to detail and data quality.

Nice to have

• Background in supply chain, retail, planning or other forecasting environments.
• Experience with MLOps practices and scalable model deployment.
• Experience with Pyspark  

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.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

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