Process & Systems Lead – Planning

About us

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead our Process & Systems team for Supply Chain Planning as part of the Digital Supply Chain Transformation organization. This pivotal role entails end-to-end ownership of the supply chain planning process, leading a dedicated Centre of Excellence (COE) team responsible for process improvement and system enhancements.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain Processes & Systems, this role plays a vital role in shaping the future of our supply chain planning capabilities.
We are currently in the process of deploying SAP IBP as our new supply chain planning system and it will be your task to build a COE that ensures full adoption and continuous improvement of the new planning process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Govern and orchestrate the end-to-end supply chain planning cycle, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive excellence and efficiency.

• Lead the Supply Chain Planning Centre of Excellence (COE), which includes roles that report directly to you such as the Functional Owner for our planning system (SAP Integrated Business Planning - IBP) and various IT positions which do not report to you but rely on you for cross-functional leadership and orchestration.

• Partner closely with the various leaders that lead relevant planning teams to define the COE's strategic direction, identify opportunities for process enhancement, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.

• Work with the Global Process Owners, IT Product Owner and stakeholders to define the long-term supply chain planning capability roadmap, prioritize system enhancements, overseeing changes and feature implementations.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive roadmap for supply chain planning capabilities, aligning with business objectives and ensuring seamless integration into the overall supply chain strategy.

• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize planning processes, enhance accuracy, and align with business goals i.e. change requests.

• Collaborate with the Process Manager to establish and maintain a governance framework for supply chain planning processes to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Define, track, and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of supply chain planning processes and system utilization.

• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in supply chain planning and management.

• Build and maintain a close relationship with SAP’s product managers and customer success partner for SAP IBP to anticipate upcoming features and influence the system roadmap to suit Dyson’s needs.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, information technology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 12 years of experience in leading supply chain planning process and system transformations, preferably in a global organization.

• In-depth knowledge of supply chain planning best practices, policies, and procedures

• Proficiency in SAP IBP Demand, Response & Supply and SOP. SAP IBP Certified is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams, including IT, business process owners, and other stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, utilizing data-driven insights to drive decisions and improvements.

• Proven experience in leading change management initiatives and collaborating with IT teams to deploy technology solutions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to senior leadership and other stakeholders.

• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities.

Benefits

Dyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition.

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.