Dyson · 2 days ago
Director of US Demand Planning
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$224K/yr - $278K/yr
12+ years expDyson is a global technology enterprise growing rapidly with a commitment to collaboration and development. The role involves owning and driving the demand planning strategy for Dyson US, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring alignment with commercial and supply chain strategies.
Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsProduct Design
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oversee product pipeline integrity, including replenishment strategies, NPD timelines, and compliance checks in partnership with Quality and Audit
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
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
Preferred
MBA or relevant advanced degree highly preferred (Supply Chain, Business, or related field)
Company
Dyson
Dyson is a global technology company that designs iconic reinventions that work, perform and look very different.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hanno Kirner
Chief Executive Officer
James Rowan
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-01-05
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