About us
The Head of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing and driving the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Integrated Business Planning process within the organization. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment between business goals, financial targets, and operational execution. This role will work closely with senior level stakeholders and be a member of the Strategy, IBP & Digital Transformation leadership team.
About the role
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and champion the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Integrated Business Planning process, aligning it with the Dyson overall business objectives and long-term growth plans
- Orchestrate the IBP meetings, ensuring inputs and outputs are aligned from one meeting to another
- Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on matters related to demand planning, supply chain optimization, inventory management, and financial planning to enable proactive decision-making
- Identify gaps in business delivery, create action plans to mitigate gaps, work with stakeholders to complement the global plan to deliver on Dyson’s business strategy
- Facilitate the feedback loop of actions and decisions out of the Executive IBP meeting towards the stakeholders
Process Development and Implementation
- Design, implement, and enhance the IBP process to enable effective decision-making and alignment across all functions of the organisation
- Establish key performance metrics, benchmarks, and best practices to drive continuous improvement in the IBP process
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data-driven insights into the IBP process, ensuring accuracy and reliability of forecasts and plans
- Own the IBP Calendar
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Foster strong partnerships and collaboration across departments to ensure alignment of plans and resources
- Facilitate regular IBP meetings and forums to review performance, resolve issues, and make decisions that support business objectives
- Act as a liaison between different functional areas to drive consensus on key assumptions, risks, and opportunities impacting the business
Performance Management and Risk Mitigation
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand, supply, inventory, and financial targets to identify risks and opportunities
- Develop scenario analyses and contingency plans to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities in the marketplace
- Lead insight generation related to portfolio management, demand forecasts and supply analyses, resource utilisation, considering market trends, customer insights, and internal capabilities
Talent Development and Team Management
- Build and develop a high-performing IBP team, providing coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to enhance capabilities and drive results
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the IBP team and across the organisation
About you
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 10 years of proven experience in leading Integrated Business Planning or Sales & Operations Planning processes within a complex, global organization.
- Experience in leading a transformation in planning, an advantage
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to generate insights through data, translate insights into actionable plans and recommendations
- Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills with the ability to engage and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a track record of driving cross-functional collaboration and delivering business results in a dynamic environment
- Proficiency in advanced planning tools and systems, ERP systems, and data analytics platforms
- Knowledge of industry best practices in demand planning, supply chain management, and financial forecasting
- Experience in leading diverse and global teams
Benefits
Dyson Singapore 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 fueling and realizing ambition
