Senior Demand Planner Germany

About us

Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better. We’re driven by progress and thrive on the challenge of relentless improvement.

The Dyson EMEA region spans 14 head offices across cities like Amsterdam, Paris, Cologne, Dubai, and Istanbul, organised into four clusters : Northern Europe, Southern Europe, GB&I, and Emerging Markets. Home to 2,000 talented individuals from 66 nationalities, with 55% female representation, our region thrives on diversity, cross-functional collaboration, and a shared drive for progress.

About the role

In this role, you’ll play a key part in leading our market’s multi-functional team to deliver accurate demand forecasts. You’ll act as the unbiased voice—“bringing the outside in”—to ensure Dyson’s planning is insightful and precise. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality, SKU-level forecasts to the Supply team, enabling them to provide the right service and inventory levels. You’ll directly influence how we deliver for our customers and drive business results

Lead transformation of current demand planning processes and ways of working to implement a new, best-in-class Operating Model across the market.

Partner closely with the Sales team, validating and sense-checking forecast inputs, challenging assumptions, and providing the tools and insights needed for data-driven planning and effective communication.

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. Analyse demand patterns and identify key factors impacting fluctuations.

Design and implement reasonability tools that support 50 / 50 demand management principles, ensuring balanced and credible forecasts.

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

Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain, providing accurate SKU / CRG sell-in forecasts to support service and inventory levels.

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

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

About you

To succeed in the role, we expect you to have :

6+ years of experience in demand planning. FMCG experience is a plus.

In depth knowledge of demand management and proven track record of delivering results in complex environments.

Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools

Proficiency in demand planning software and statistical forecasting techniques

Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Working policy

At Dyson, our vibrant campus culture is built on in-person collaboration, creativity, and shared learning. Working side by side not only fuels our innovation but also creates a strong sense of belonging. To nurture this dynamic and inclusive environment, we do not offer a regular hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

• Discount on Dyson products
• Subsidies for sports activities
• ​​​​​​​Bike leasing
• Allowance for local public transport or parking space at the office
• 30 days annual holiday (considering a 5 days working week)
• Weekly meal voucher
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

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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.