Director of US Demand Planning

About Us

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 Stores 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.

To lead the demand planning for Dyson US, partnering with the US Sales Organization, the Asia-based Dyson Supply Chain, and the Americas Supply Chain and Leadership Teams. Be an inspirational leader and mentor to a team of demand planning professionals. Lead the monthly IBP process for A and B grade finished goods as well as accessories.

Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to develop accurate Demand Plans, linked to customers’ Sales and Trade Stock levels.

Lead all monthly IBP Supply Chain processes for the market and lead meetings within the US Market and Group.

Establish Demand Planning deliverables, capability, and ways of working within Market and Group functions, instituting world class process to support “Double Dyson” goal.

• Forecast at the account and product level as required.
• Analyze weekly in-stock data and partner with sales to identify and resolve stock‑out issues at chain and store level.
• Support delivery of assigned budgets on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.

• Support execution of strategic plans for retailers and products, as well as an Integrated Planning process to align on longer term execution and deliver the annual plan.
• Seek consensus and approval from internal stakeholders for proposed plans.

• Develop and execute assortment and promotional effectiveness analysis.
• Provide long‑range scenario planning to support annual budget and new product development.
• Review weekly business performance to understand sales and category trends.

Communicate all critical demand changes to Senior Leadership, finance, sales, and marketing, as required. Play a leadership role in generating timely options to deal with issues.

Monitor forecast performance and utilize root cause analysis to identify misses to the plan and recommend subsequent process improvement opportunities.

Partner with global operations, marketing, and sales teams to drive new product launch planning.

• Determine pipefill and replenishment quantities by retailer, ensuring all relevant retailer timelines and reset dates are met.
• Communicate US needs to Group Supply Chain to ensure all areas of the business are working toward the same plan.
• Coordinate audit with the quality team upon new product arrival.

Inspire, actively manage and lead direct reports.

• Communicate clear priorities and required results.
• Provide consistent support and regular feedback through 1:1s and team meetings.
• Consistently monitor and track performance goals for the team.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes to deliver improved demand forecast accuracy as well as in the monthly IBP process.
• Relish the opportunity to pick up new activities that fall broadly in the purpose of the role.
• Think outside of the box, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Identify problems and find solutions.
• Demonstrate an acute attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred – Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Logistics preferred.
• 8+ years forecasting and/or planning experience required.
• 3+ years’ experience in a CPG company required.
• 2+ years’ experience managing a team to drive results required.
• SAP/Anaplan/Kinaxis experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with Sales and Supply Chain teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong aptitude for business math…