Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people.
About The TeamReporting to the Head of Demand Planning, you will be instrumental as a strategic differentiator in support of Dyson’s growth and customer experience.
The Market Demand Planner will be key, as the unbiased function, to lead the multi-functional team efforts in accurately forecasting the true demand. This role will be bringing the outside in, ensuring high quality and accuracy in Dyson’s planning efforts, feeding accurate by SKU forecast to the Supply team so they can provide the right level of service and inventory to deliver the business.
You will:
Lead transformation of current process & ways of working to deliver a new Operating Model for “best in class” demand planning across the market.
Develop and coordinate demand planning and budgeting processes used within the organization (lead the local IBP process)
Demand Forecasting: Utilize historical data, market trends, and inputs from sales and marketing teams to build accurate and timely bottom-up demand forecasts (based on validated assumptions collected during monthly cycle). Analyse demand patterns and identify factors that may impact demand fluctuations.
Design & implement reasonability tools to deliver against the principles of 50/50 demand management.
Responsible of forecast accuracy overall, root cause analysis and action planning
Cross functional collaboration with Sales, Finance and Marketing
Closely work with the Supply Chain Managers by focusing on giving them the right input (by SKU/CRG sell-in forecast) to deliver the needed levels of service and inventory
Performance Analysis and Reporting: maintain and communicate a suite of relevant KPI’s with a strong focus behind RCA and continuous improvement, communicated to key stakeholders in a meaningful way.
Proactively identify opportunities for demand planning process improvement. Overall lead a culture of continuous improvement
Coordinate efforts to achieve our targets (volume and value), timely identify gaps vs. target if any and ensure proper allocation of resources to maximize profit
Monitors the accuracy and efficient distribution of demand planning reports and other intelligence essential to the Global Revenue and Supply Chain organizations. Recommends revisions to existing reports or assists in the development of new reporting tools as needed
Implements enabling technologies and/or support deployment of global solutions in the region
Build a network across markets to share & reapply best practice.
In depth knowledge of demand management and proven track record of delivering results in complex environments.
Ready to challenge the status-quo, embraces and accelerates change in a fast-paced environment
Is resilient and flexible, adapts to new challenges.
Proactively seeks improvement, is a pragmatic solution provider and a problem solver
Remains focused on priorities while tackling obstacles
Thrives on challenges and keeps a healthy attitude under pressure
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
+4/5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools
Proficiency in demand planning software and statistical forecasting techniques
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Competitive starting salary from PLN 175,000 annually (for a full-time position), with potential for a higher offer based on skills and experience
Performance bonus opportunity
Employee Capital Plan (PPK)
Employee Savings Plan (PPO)
Company-paid life insurance
Holiday allowance
Allowance for corrective glasses and contact lenses
Subsidised on-site canteen
Exclusive discount on Dyson products
Comprehensive private medical insurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Benefits platform with Multisport card
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What We Do
At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds.
Dyson employs over 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education.
Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world.
The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas
