About the Role
You will be a key stakeholder overseeing the demand planning and inbound material activities within HARMAN Lifestyle Consumer Audio. You will lead the analysis of related data to manage overall inventory levels in a manner consistent with high-level customer service initiatives and the business financial plan.
Your Team
You will report to the Dir., Sales and Operations Planning.
What You Will Do
Execute scenario planning for current and long-term forecasts required to drive production and inventory planning.
Implement and analyze forecast to include key factors such as historical sales, promotion planning, customer sell through, etc.
Proactively alert sales and supply team on changes in Key Account buying patterns by SKU, changes in assortment, to maximize delivery of sales.
Manage the forecast throughout the entire product life cycle, from inception to end of life.
Lead excess and obsolesces prevention reviews and analyze variances of forecasted items quarterly.
Assist S&OP Director with supply reconciliations review preparations.
Liaison for supply planning team with other functional teams (Sales, Ops, Logistics and Marketing) to incorporate market intelligence into forecasting environment.
Maintain master data for Consumer Audio products in North America.
What You Need
Minimum 1 year experience in Demand Planning, Data Modeling, Material Master Data Management preferably in a fast-paced consumer industry.
Ability to articulate assumptions, recommend alternatives, and corrective actions for non-adherence.
Ability to facilitate and manage cross-functional product meetings to resolve issues, gain alignment, and develop recommendations for balancing demand and supply. Role will have a strong emphasis product life cycle management.
Efficient time management (ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables), Results driven, Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
What is Nice to Have
Work experience with the large retailers is a plus (BBY, Target, etc.)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP/IBP/APO.
Strong analytical skills, experience working with 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.
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
What We Offer
The standard base salary range for this position is $81,000 + $99,000 + applicable bonus.
Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.)
Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world.
Inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration.
On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development provided by our Wellness Committee, Volunteer Committee and Harman Women's Network.
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
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