What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Demand Planning Analyst position at HARMAN International?
LEAD DEMAND PLANNING ANALYST
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 forecast in a manner consistent with high-level customer service initiatives and the business financial plan.
Your Team
You will report to the Demand Planning Manager.
What You Will Do
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 forecast in a manner consistent with high-level customer service initiatives and the business 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 supply planning team with other functional teams (Sales, Ops, Logistics, and Marketing) to incorporate market intelligence into forecasting environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or any related field
- Minimum 4 years’ 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.
- 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
- Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Excel
- 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
- 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
- Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.)
- Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world
- An 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 catalogs
