Demand Planner

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

As a Demand Planner, you are responsible for all demand planning activities and in delivering a monthly 24 month rolling consensus forecast for the assigned OEMs, working cross functionally with a team of Program Managers, Customer Business Unit Managers etc. This forecast is the basis for production planning and all MRP related activities.

What You Will Do
- Ownership, and coordination for all Demand Planning (Forecasting) activities for the assigned OEMs.
- Accountable for delivering a monthly rolling 24-month consensus forecast, working together with a cross functional team of Customer Business Unit, Program Managers, and other key members.
- Support monthly financial closing and ensure on time delivery of data including account review and variance analysis.
- Coordination of 5YP (five years plan) activities together with the Sales excellence team, once a year.
- Ensure 100% adherence to the Global Consensus Demand Planning Process using Integrated Business Planning (IBP) tool.
- Maintain and use key input data elements like system program architecture, OEM vehicle production, take rates, customer forecasts, statistical forecasts, etc. in preparation of the forecasts.
- Drive forecast excellence with high forecast accuracy levels.
- Support in preparation for Senior Leadership meetings when needed.
- Prepare KPI-s, reports as well as ad-hoc analysis to drive progress.
- Participate in problem solving and corrective actions.
- Support all process improvement activities.
- Support special projects as required by the business.
- Any other tasks as required by the business.

What You Need
- Associates degree or equivalent in a related field.
- At least 3+ years in Sales & Operations Planning.
- Knowledge of/experience in ERP systems: SAP, IBP, BW preferred.
- Strong Analytical skills with the ability to manage big data sets.
- Flexible independent worker with an ability to lead and problem solve.
- Fluent English and Mandarin language skills. Hindi strongly preferred. (For Asia only)

What is Nice to Have
- Strong preference for a background in Global Automotive environment.
- Experience with QlikSense analytics or similar Business Intelligence tool
- Experience with Business warehouse

What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing to travel up to 10% international travel
- Be willing to work in an office and/or home office in Novi, Michigan (Hybrid)
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer
- 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

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

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