Senior Advisor, Demand Planning (Sourcing Lead)

Demand Supply Sr Advisor (Sourcing Lead)

What gives Dell Technologies our competitive advantage? It’s our ability to achieve cost savings as we operate at the cutting edge of technology. Working in an environment that’s as complex as it is critical, our Materials and Procurement team manages a group of indirect categories, such as real estate, marketing material, supplies or software. We use our in-depth knowledge and experience to develop strategic relationships with external suppliers as well as with key stakeholders. Our role also includes leading contract negotiations, managing risk, driving cost-saving initiatives and implementing strategic sourcing best practices.

What you’ll achieve

As a Demand Supply Sr Advisor (Sourcing Lead), you will drive long-range sourcing guidance and planning strategies to enable supplier alignment, strengthen supply continuity, and enhance Dell’s competitive advantage. You will operate at the intersection of planning, sourcing, and execution, using data-driven insights to influence global supply chain decisions and improve operational performance.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Demand Supply Sr Advisor on our Demand Planning team.

You will:

• Develop long-range demand and sourcing guidance while defining commodity strategies that balance cost, availability, and risk
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Group, Product Operations, Procurement, and Regional Planning to align and execute planning strategies
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership by translating complex supply-demand dynamics into clear, data-driven insights, scenarios, and recommendations
• Lead resolution of supply challenges and continuously analyze market trends, supplier constraints, and cost drivers to inform decisions
• Drive planning excellence by improving forecast accuracy, scaling processes, and adopting advanced analytics, Power BI, and AI tools to enhance visibility and performance

Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, finance, or related fields
• Strong business and financial acumen with advanced data modeling skills (e.g., Excel, analytics tools)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with structured thinking
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

Desirable Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (MBA or advanced degree preferred) in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in program management and cross-functional leadership, knowledge of forecasting methodologies, predictive analytics, risk mitigation, and supply chain processes and familiarity with order management, fulfillment concepts, and end-to-end supply chain operations