- Senior
- Office in Chicago
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 Store’s 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.
About the role
Support the Supply Chain Operations function with Supply Planning activities across the Americas Region (US, Canada, LATAM). Analyze stock projections and collaborate with Dyson Global Planning on production needs for Finished Goods and/or Spares and Accessories to ensure sales forecasts are supported with supply, while also working within healthy inventory targets.
Main responsibilities
Support the overall Supply Planning process for consumer and commercial businesses.
Liaise with Global Planning Team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of product into the Americas region
Work with the local Demand Planning team to maintain appropriate levels of inventory in domestic warehouses to meet 12-month rolling demand plan and to achieve corporate stock objectives
Assist local Marketing and Sales teams with planning for new product launches and exclusive SKUs
Communicate with global manufacturing teams to highlight key concerns and discuss overall strategy for end-of-life SKUs and product launches within a specific category for the Americas
Prepare, analyze, and present monthly supply constraints against demand plan to key stakeholders and senior functional leaders
Compile and publish reporting to effectively communicate the current state of the business to key stakeholders
Analyze international supply chain product flow movements and manage requests made from Global Supply Chain
Report monthly inventory projections by SKU to monitor investment in working capital
Drive profitability by minimizing product obsolescence
Ensure correct inventory locations / timing to meet customer requirements
- Divert containers, team trucking, warehouse stock transfers, etc.
- Manage allocation process for items with capacity constraints.
- Identify and communicate potential capacity constraints to key stakeholders
Prepare internal allocation reports for key retailers to help maximize sales and minimize customer impact when inventory is low
Lead internal allocation process by collaborating with the Sales Order Processing, Channel Management, and Demand Planning teams to review updated receipts as well as actual sales orders and shipments vs. plan
Own the New Product Development process as it relates to Finished Goods Supply Planning
Take the lead in determining the best-fit planning processes, including impacts to planning system
Ensure proper execution to meet launch timing
Ownership of internal communications to key stakeholders both in market and at Group
Fulfil other duties as necessary:
Develop and recommend improvements to current operating procedures
Forward-thinking and understands long-term impacts of decisions
Analytical, critical thinker who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and drive sustainability
Agile maintains a “one-team” attitude to pivot and help where necessary
Adaptable and relishes the opportunity to pick up new activities, special projects, and ad hoc analyses that fall broadly in the purpose of the role
Act as a resource to colleagues within the team
About you
Bachelor’s degree required – Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or Logistics preferred
3+ years’ experience in a supply chain role required; consumer goods organization experience preferred
Proven experience analyzing and resolving inventory related issues
Supply planning experience preferred
SAP S4, SAP IBP and/or Kinaxis experience strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of Supply Chain (S&OP/IBP, planning, inventory) processes and systems
Proven experience analysing and resolving inventory related issues
Advanced knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to dig into and dissect large amounts of data
Strong written and oral communication skills
High level of aptitude for business math, numerical reasoning, and creative problem solving
Strong knowledge of the end-to-end product flow inside a warehouse
Adaptable/flexible – able to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrate follow-through capabilities
Sense of urgency and the ability to meet deadlines
Self motivated with the ability to work independently
Ability to deliver projects in full, on time and to the highest quality
Benefits
At Dyson, how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. But it’s about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you’re in and the moments that matter.
Financial benefits:
401K with up to a 4% match
Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Lifestyle benefits:
Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time
Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)
Generous Child Care Leave Program
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Dyson Product Discounts
Health benefits:
Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options
Vision & Dental Coverage
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Dyson is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. If requested, we will provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities. Contact us at [email protected] for more information. Dyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $66,800 - $75,200 annually plus bonus opportunity
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.
