Demand Planning Manager

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai is seeking a Market Demand Planner to lead demand forecasting and coordinate processes across teams. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and have at least four years of experience in demand planning or supply chain management. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are required. This role is integral to delivering accurate forecasts and supporting the overall supply strategy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor'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.
• Proven results in complex fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive the adoption of a best-in-class operating model for demand planning.
• Lead local S&OP process in collaboration with Sales, Finance, Marketing and Supply Chain.
• Develop bottom-up demand forecasts using historical data and market trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Microsoft Excel

Demand planning software

Problem solving

Communication

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Job description

About us

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

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

About the role

At Dyson precise demand forecasting sits at the heart of our supply strategyandyoulllead the charge. As Market Demand Planneryoullact as the impartial voice in the room steering a cross-functional team totruly understandand forecast what customers want.Youllbring 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 processin 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 seamlesslydemonstratingagility and focus to deliver high-quality results within Dysons demanding timelines.

About you

Youllexcel in this role if you have:

• Abachelors 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 pressureyou 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

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds dont 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.

Required Experience:

Manager