Demand Planner

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats 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

The Demand Planning team drives accuracy and efficiency in forecasting realistic unconstrained demand over a 24month this role you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to produce a reliable monthly consensus forecast and report directly to the Demand Planning Team Lead.

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 5Y/10YP (five years/ten years plan) activities together with the Sales excellence team minimum quarterly or as required by the business.

• 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 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 to Be Successful

• 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 (Business Warehouse) preferred).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage big data sets.

• Flexible independent worker with an ability to lead and solve problems.

• Strong preference for a background in global automotive environment.

• Fluent English.

Bonus Points if You Have

• SAP IBP and BW knowledge.

• Experience with Qlik Sense analytics or similar Business Intelligence tool.

• Supply chain relevant knowledge experience.

• Collaboration in various geographies.

• Industry related knowledge or strong interest.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10% of international travel.

• Be willing to work in an office in Budapest (hybrid).

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.

• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL Harman Kardon AKG etc.).

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program.

• Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.