Global Planning Manager
Dyson · Singapore - Technology Centre ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Management
- Experience
- 10+ years
About us
Within Dyson's Supply Chain Global Planning Department, the New Product Management (NPM) team plays a critical role in ensuring alignment between sales and operations for seamless execution of launch strategies, delivering to each markets according to business plans. This role is accountable for developing and executing the end-to-end planning strategy for both mid- and long-term horizons across all business units.
About the Role
The role is responsible for overseeing the demand collaboration and supply planning and capacity management, as well as inventory optimization, to ensure the Global Supply Chain functions smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Through these efforts, the Manager directly contributes to the overall success of the business.
The ideal candidate is an expert in strategic planning both in Demand and Supply and has a proven track record of optimising a production and distribution network end-to-end, coupled with strong leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Generate feasibility simulations of different launch scenarios proposed by the multiple stakeholders, taking the planning parameters (lead time, local seeding distribution, minimal launch quantity, SOP dates) into account.
Responsible for the completion of daily/weekly planning monitoring and updating the latest plan in system ensuring all required planning parameter settings are in place.
Ensure the ramp plans translates to market launch plan.
Collaborate with Business Units, GSC Outsource Operation, Manufacturing Engineering, Global Procurement and Outsource Procurement, Supply Chain Finance, and Global & Regional Supply Chain and Global Demand Planning and Revenue team to ensure alignment on business initiatives.
Operationalize and execute the PIPO plan with limited disruption.
Drive data-driven decision-making across the global planning team by using advanced analytics tools and methods.
Collaborate with Operations on capacity at the Contract Manufactory based on single and multi-sourcing tactical strategies (production network optimisation).
Lead global planning meetings to drive communication and coordination across all functions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
About You
Bachelor’s degree majoring in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
10 years of experience, preferably within a consumer-facing industry and/or an organization with a well-established omnichannel infrastructure. Significant experience in long-term planning utilizing advanced planning parameters is highly desirable.
Supply chain/operations certification a plus, such as APICS, CPIM or lean.
Broad understanding of interdependencies between functions (commercial, sales, marketing, supply chain, finance, and manufacturing) and the associated cause-and-effect relationships.
Deep knowledge of demand planning, supply and inventory planning, new products introduction, resource allocation, master production schedule (MPS) and distribution requirement planning (DRP).
Excellent analytical skills with expertise in complex decision-making, including proficiency in modelling, regression analysis, and the ability to work effectively with statistical models.
Demonstrate flexibility and resilience and respond constructively to new demands and challenges.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Native-level proficiency in English is required; proficiency in Chinese is a strong advantage.
Benefits
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. #LI-AK
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.