Demand & Supply Planning Expert

Location:

- IN_Bangalore_Sattva Knowledge Court Bdg_HII
- Job Family:

- General & Administration
- Worker Type Reference:

- Regular - Permanent
- Pay Rate Type:

- Salary
- Career Level:

- P3(B)
- Job ID:

- R-45071-2025

**Description & Requirements**:
**Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive**

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.
- Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
- Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
- Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

**About the Role**

In this role you will be supporting, tracking and reviewing Demand and Supply planning across engineering projects and programs within SBU Connectivity. This role bridges the gap between project demand and resource availability, ensuring optimal staffing, utilization, and planning efficiency. You will work closely with project managers, resource managers, HR, and finance to align resources with business needs in a fast-paced engineering services environment.

**What You Will Do**
- Ensure that demand and supply plans are reflecting the current needs and are reviewed frequently.
- Analyze gaps in demand and supply plan for engineering projects and align with CAM teams and resource managers to ensure the demand and supply reflect the most up to date information.
- Collaborate with business owners, project and resource managers to understand upcoming demand and align it with resource supply.
- Proactively identify gaps, over/under-utilization, skill shortages and other planning issues and escalate risks or conflicts.
- Develop and monitor key metrics such as fill rates, resource on bench, forecast accuracy and resource fulfillment time.
- Support workforce planning initiatives including cross-skilling, upskilling and internal mobility strategies.
- Organize and participate in regular demand and supply planning meetings, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
- Support and train all involved parties in the demand and supply planning process.
- Ensure compliance with workforce policies, contract limitations, and project budgets.

**What You Need to Be Successful**
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field
- 3+ years’ experience in resource planning, workforce management and project coordination in IT industry
- Proficient in resource management/planning tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams, etc..)
- Excellent analytical skills, ability to work with large data sets and create reports and dashboards (Excel, Power BI, Qlik, etc..)
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Detail oriented with strong organizational management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment with shifting priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

**Bonus Points if You Have**
- Strong communication and moderation skills
- Communicating upwards and downwards
- Establishing and execution of project strategy
- Building self-motivated team
- High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information..

**What Makes You Eligible**
- Be willing to travel up to 15%, domestic and international travel
- Be willing to work in an office in Bengaluru, India
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

**What We Offer**
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

**You Belong Here**

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

**About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology**

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

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