Digital Automotive Supply Chain Leader

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 youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role:

The Digital Automotive Supply Chain Leader defines and drives the global digital strategy for HARMAN Automotives end-to-end supply chainspanning procurement planning manufacturing logistics and supplier collaboration. Span - Global scale (9 plants 200 suppliers) and transformation scope.

As HARMAN doubles in scale and accelerates its digital transformation this role will ensure our supply chain remains a driver of growth resilience profit and innovation. This role accelerates HARMANs supply chain transformation by scaling systems automation analytics and AI to deliver measurable improvements in agility cost and resilience.

As a key member of the Automotive Digital leadership team this role partners with global Operations executives to shape the digital true north and make HARMANs supply chain a strategic advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Vision

• Act as an executive partner to Supply chain and Ops leaders in shaping Digital Supply Chain thought leadership.
• Define and communicate the long-term digital vision for Supplier to Customer dock to dock Supply Chain value chain aligned with enterprise architecture and Automotive business priorities.
• Shape the digital roadmap to accelerate supply chain transformation scalability and innovation.

Transformation & Execution

• Lead enterprise-scale initiatives including S/4HANA transformation MES modernization and AI/ML-driven optimization.
• Drive integration and standardization across procurement manufacturing planning and logistics to enable transparency and operational excellence.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Champion a growth mindset and digital culture that empowers teams to innovate and deliver value at scale.
• Promote a culture of collaboration inclusion and innovation within the global digital community.

Governance & Performance

• Shape digital investment strategies and governance frameworks to ensure return on investment.
• Ensure stability security and compliance across supply chain systems while driving continuous improvement.
• Continuously evaluate digital investments to ensure measurable business outcomes and long-term resilience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Supply Chain or related field (Masters preferred).
• 15 years of progressive IT and digital leadership experience including 5 years in senior global roles.
• Proven success leading complex digital transformations across procurement manufacturing logistics and fulfillment.
• Deep understanding of ERP/MES environments Procurement Costing Demand and Supply Planning platforms Data exchange with partners Analytics and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-region director-level teams with a focus on capability building
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial and vendor governance expertise with strong business acumen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP MES Industry 4.0 IoT and hybrid ERP landscapes (S/4HANA preferred).
• Familiarity with data governance analytics RPA and AI/ML applications for supply chain optimization.
• Familiarity with Engineering Finance and Sales interfaces
• International leadership experience across multi-plant and multi-business operations.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to work from an office located in Novi MI or Stamford CT

• Be willing to travel up to 25%

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Exciting career opportunity - shape the digital backbone of HARMANs global automotive supply chain as we double in scale. Partner with senior executives and global operations leaders to influence enterprise strategy
• Flexible work environment
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program

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

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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.