Summary
- Salary
- $90,400 - $101,700 annually plus bonus opportunity
- Team
- Planning and Retail Operations
- Location
- United States - Chicago Office
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
Work in partnership with Sales, Supply Planning, Finance and Marketing, with a focus on improving forecast accuracy and ensuring proper replenishment of inventory. Develop collaborative relationships with Direct Sales and Finance to ensure alignment on agreed upon plans and support the creation of CRG level sales and inventory forecasts. Responsible for Category Captainship, which includes forecasting at a category level, executing assortment and promotional effectiveness analysis, as well as, supporting the collaboration and communication between Category Marketing teams and Planning.
Main responsibilities include: Forecasting, which includes base and promotional item level forecasting, event planning, weekly/monthly performance analysis at both CRG and category level, weekly inventory review meetings and management of forecast for accessories needed to support Direct strategy.
Support delivery of assigned budgets on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
Forecast at the Customer Retail Group and product level as required
Analyze weekly in-stock data and partner with Supply Planning and Channel Management to identify and resolve stock out issues.
Monitor sales and inventories; assess risks and opportunities; communicate and implement best profit and high customer satisfaction solutions
Develop and execute assortment and promotional effectiveness analysis
Seek consensus and approval from internal stakeholders for proposed plans; negotiate cross functionally with internal partners to achieve company's best position
Plan, develop, and manage relationships with internal Dyson teams, current and new.
Partner with assigned Category Team to provide driver based, data driven analysis and recommendations to guide decision making, which helps ensure the best outcome for Dyson
Seek out decision makers and influencers, to best manage the business. Create positive working relationships across all levels of the Dyson organization.
Comprehensive knowledge of the business and the ability to communicate that knowledge, serving as the voice of the customer internally
Support plans regarding distribution, merchandising, pricing, and product placement.
Identify opportunities and related risks; assess situation and propose action
About you
Bachelor’s degree required, business major preferred
2-3 years in a Sr. Analyst role preferred
Prior experience working with a sales function is a plus
Prior Retail Planning experience, or experience working with a major US Retailer preferred
Prior experience with CPFR and JBP processes strongly preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
Ability to deliver projects in full, on time and to the highest quality
An innovative yet objective thinker
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization with positive intent
Strong Excel skills, ability to aggregate high level summaries of complex data sets
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 americas.talentacquisition@dyson.com for more information. Dyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
