Harman International Industries

Demand Planning Analyst

Harman International Industries$84K — $124K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Demand Planning and Data Management.
  • Experience with Point of Sale (POS) review.
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to articulate assumptions and recommend corrective actions for non-adherence.

Responsibilities

  • Execute scenario planning for current and long-term forecasts.
  • Proactively alert teams on changes in Key Account buying patterns by SKU.
  • Lead forecasting reviews with sales, marketing, and finance teams.
  • Analyze variances of forecasted items quarterly during excess and obsolescence prevention reviews.
  • Facilitate customer SKU allocation.
  • Liaison for the supply planning team to incorporate market intelligence into forecasting.

Benefits

  • Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement Savings plan.
  • Inclusive and diverse work environment fostering career development opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedule promoting work-life integration.
  • Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University.
  • Tuition Reimbursement available.
  • Access to discounts on world-class HARMAN products.
  • Employee recognition and rewards program.
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

About the Role

You will be a key stakeholder overseeing the Demand planning and inbound material activities within HARMAN Lifestyle Consumer Audio. You will analyze data to align forecasts with customer service goals and the business's financial plan.

Your Team

You will report to the Demand Planning Manager.

What You Will Do
  • Execute scenario planning for current and long-term forecasts required to drive production and inventory planning.
  • Proactively alert sales and supply team on changes in Key Account buying patterns by SKU, changes in assortment, to maximize delivery of sales.
  • Lead forecasting reviews with sales, marketing, and finance teams to ensure alignment of inventory plans.
  • Lead excess and obsolesces prevention reviews and analyze variances of forecasted items quarterly.
  • Facilitate customer SKU allocation.
  • Liaison for the supply planning team with other functional teams (Sales, Ops, Logistics, and Marketing) to incorporate market intelligence into the forecasting environment.

What You Need
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or any related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Demand Plannin401 (k) retirement savingsdomesticallyg and Data Management, preferably in a fast-paced consumer industry.
  • Experience with Point of Sale (POS) review.
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to articulate assumptions, recommend alternatives, and corrective actions for non-adherence.

What is Nice to Have
  • Work experience with the large retailers is a plus (BBY, Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.).
  • Proficient in SAP/IBP.
  • Strong analytical skills, experience working with a large volume of data and performing quantitative analysis.

What Makes You Eligible
  • Be willing to travel up to 5%, domestic travel.
  • Be willing to work in an office in Northridge, CA (Hybrid work schedule available).
  • Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer
  • Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement Savings plan.
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
  • Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).
  • "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.

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Pay Transparency

$ 84,750 - $ 124,300

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

About Harman International Industries

Harman International Industries, Incorporated is an American company that designs and engineers connected products for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson and Revel, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. The Company's software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Harman International Industries
Size
30,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1980

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