Director of US Demand Planning

Dyson•Chicago, IL

16d

About The Position

Own and drive the end-to-end demand planning strategy for Dyson US, serving as the critical link between US Commercial leadership, Asia-based Supply Chain, and Americas Executive Teams. Set the vision for demand planning excellence and embed world-class processes to deliver against Dyson’s “Double Dyson” growth ambition. Inspire, coach, and lead a high-performing team of demand planning leaders and professionals. Steer and continuously improve the US monthly IBP (Integrated Business Planning) process for A/B grade finished goods and accessories, ensuring optimal alignment with Group strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree highly preferred (Supply Chain, Business, or related field).
12+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain strategy, with at least 5 years leading multi-layered teams in large-scale, fast-paced CPG or consumer technology environments.
Strong executive presence and proven ability to influence at C-suite and Group level.
Demonstrated expertise in S&OP/IBP leadership, scenario planning, and advanced forecasting systems (SAP, Anaplan, Kinaxis, or equivalent).
Transformational leader with a track record of building high-performing, engaged teams and driving process innovation.
Deep analytical capability; expert in business modelling, commercial math, and problem-solving.
Exceptional communicator—able to synthesise complex data and strategic insights for broad and senior audiences.
Demonstrated bias for action, agility, and ownership.
Unwavering integrity, professionalism, and commitment to Dyson’s pioneering culture.

Responsibilities

Executive Cross-Functional Leadership
Forge strategic partnerships with Commercial, Marketing, Group Supply Chain, and regional leadership to shape unified, customer-centric demand plans—aligned tightly to market intelligence, commercial targets, and inventory optimisation.
Serve as the senior chair for US supply planning and IBP meetings, shaping executive-level decision-making within Dyson US and with Group.
Strategic Demand Planning
Oversee development and sign-off of demand and inventory targets at total market, customer, and product category levels.
Leverage data-driven analytics, advanced forecasting tools, and sophisticated modelling to inform short- and long-term plans.
Set the vision for demand planning deliverables and drive best-in-class ways of working, championing process innovation and standardisation.
Business Performance and Continuous Improvement
Own end-to-end S&OP/IBP cadence for Dyson US market, continuously identifying and implementing improvements.
Anticipate and mitigate risks—activating response options with agility in partnership with senior leadership.
Utilise advanced performance analytics to identify gaps and drive process improvements that enhance forecast accuracy and inventory health.
Commercial Planning and New Product Introduction
Direct strategic promotional alignment and assortment planning to maximise commercial impact across channels.
Drive scenario planning and long-range forecasting to support annual budgets and multi-year business plans.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Act as primary interface for all critical demand changes to US and global ELT, ensuring leadership is informed and enabled to take action.
Build executive-level consensus for all demand and supply plans, managing cross-functional alignment and rapid escalation of issues.
Leadership and Team Development
Inspire, develop, and mentor a team of demand planning managers and senior analysts.
Drive a high-performance, results-oriented culture—setting clear expectations, providing coaching, and enabling growth.
Quality and Compliance
Oversee product pipeline integrity, including replenishment strategies, NPD timelines, and compliance checks in partnership with Quality and Audit.