Senior Supply Planning Manager

Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people. Dyson launched in the US in 2002, and since then operations have grown exponentially. Our US headquarters is based in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood. We also have employees working in field sales, our service centers, and in our growing number of Dyson Demo Store’s across the country. 

We're committed to our campus culture and want to have people collaborating, developing, and learning from each other. By having everyone on campus together, we have been able to nurture a fantastic social and dynamic environment.   

• Manage Supply Planning and inventory levels in Americas Region (US, Canada, LATAM) for both Finished Goods and Spares & Accessories

• Lead S&OP/IBP cycle in Americas, and support weekly S&OE meeting with Global Leadership

• Influence senior management on demand and supply decisions

• Manage communication of supply constraints calling out risks, opportunities, and strategies to follow

• Represent Americas in monthly Global supply and demand meetings as well as in Regional alignment meetings

• Develop and coach the Supply Planning and cross-functional teams promoting growth, engagement, and high performance as the company experiences growth year over year

• Partner with Supply Chain headquarters to set inventory targets and demand /supply KPI’s

• Drive improvement in Supply Chain Planning activities (i.e., monthly forecasting cycle with sales, forecast accuracy)

• Drive improvement in Supply Planning activities such as on time arrivals, inbound tracking, inventory, and communication/reporting with our 3rd party forwarders

• Liaise between Dyson Supply Chain headquarters, local sales, marketing, and finance teams

• Lead initiatives with sales and marketing for successful yearly launches maintaining low/non- existent levels of stock for discontinuations

• Create and improve existing processes for demand and supply planning and be a strong advocate for them

• Builds strong relationships with Marketing, Sales, and Finance teams as well as with global and regional counterparts

• BA/BS required, in the area of Supply Chain or related quantitative/business discipline preferred.

• 7+ years of experience in Supply or Demand Planning management roles

• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard detailed data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases.

• Strong hands-on knowledge of all aspects of Demand and Supply planning: production, procurement, planning, forecasting, inventory management, inbound

• Is comfortable presenting in audiences that include Senior Management

• Can participate in weekly evening calls (due to time zone differences)

• Ability to have a wide scope of responsibility and influence at a high level within the company

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills

• Has the courage to explore new ideas and ways of thinking, take calculated risks, and challenge the norm while working towards best practices for the supply and demand team

• Experience in organizing/presenting information in a way that enables top management to make decisions

• Serve as an active and high performing member of the team

• Partner and actively collaborate with other team members to support new opportunities as they arise

• Relish the opportunity to pick up new activities that fall broadly in the purpose of the Supply and Demand team

• Think outside of the box, identifying opportunities for improvement

• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.

• SAP experience a plus

Compensation : 125,600 to $157,000 annually + bonus opportunity

At Dyson, how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. But it’s about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you’re in and the moments that matter.

Financial benefits:

•          401K with up to a 4% match

•          Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D

•          Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Lifestyle benefits:

•          Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time

•          Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)

•          Generous Child Care Leave Program

•          Wellness Program

•          Employee Assistance Program

•          Dyson Product Discounts

Health benefits:

•          Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options

•          Vision & Dental Coverage

•          Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Dyson is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. If requested, we will provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities. Contact us at [email protected] for more information. Dyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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