Demand Planning Manager

Dyson GmbH; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Market Demand Planner in Dubai. In this role, you will lead demand forecasting efforts, drive the adoption of best practices, and coordinate planning processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management and at least four years of experience in demand planning. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are crucial. This position demands resilience and excellent communication skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• At least four years of demand planning or supply chain management experience.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking.
• Experience with continuous improvement and process transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the charge in demand forecasting for supply strategy.
• Coordinate demand planning and budgeting processes.
• Develop bottom-up demand forecasts using historical and market data.

Skills

Demand planning

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Demand planning software

Job description

At Dyson, we solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better.We’redriven by progress and thrive on the challenge of relentless improvement.

Our Demand & Sales Planning team transforms global and local insights into actionable forecasts—ensuring the right products reach the right markets at the right time. By fusing data, teamwork, and sharp analysis, we help drive Dyson’s growth and deliver on our promise to customers everywhere.

About the role

At Dyson, precise demand forecasting sits at the heart of our supply strategy—andyou’lllead the charge. As Market Demand Planner,you’llact as the impartial voice in the room, steering a cross-functional team totruly understandand forecast what customers want.You’ll“bring the outside in,” turning market insight intoaccurate, SKU-level forecasts that our Supply team uses to get the right products to the right places, at the right time.

Drive the adoption of a best-in-class operating model for demand planning

Lead local S&OP process,in collaboration withSales, Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain

Coordinate demand planning and budgeting processes, including leading the local Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle.

Develop bottom-up demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and sales and marketing inputs.

Analysedemand patterns andidentifykey factorsimpactingfluctuations.

Holdresponsibility for overall forecast accuracy, lead root cause analysis for deviations, and drive action plans for improvement.

Maintain and communicate relevant performance KPIs, focusing on root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and meaningful reporting to stakeholders.

Identifyand lead initiatives for process improvement, support technology adoption, and build a network to share and apply best practices across markets.

Balance multiple priorities seamlessly,demonstratingagility and focus to deliver high-quality results within Dyson’s demanding timelines.

About you

You’llexcel in this role if you have:

Abachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a similar field

At least four years’ hands-on experience in demand planning or supply chain management

Deep understanding of demand planning, with proven results in complex, fast-paced environments

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, paired with expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and demand planning software

Experience leading and transforming processes, with a passion for challenging the status quo

A track record of driving continuous improvement and solving problems proactively

Resilience under pressure—you keep a clear head and a practical attitude when things get tough

Exceptional communication skills, able to translate numbers into actionable insights for any audience

The ability to work independently, juggle multiple priorities, and thrive in a culture of innovation and change

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Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.