Inventory Manager
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
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.
A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle
Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
- Contribute your talents to high-end esteemed brands like JBL Mark Levinson and Revel
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
- Create pitch-perfect cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.
About the Role
As Inventory Manager you will lead strategic inventory initiatives across global operations leveraging advanced analytics automation and machine learning to optimize inventory levels reduce waste and improve supply chain responsiveness. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Operations Product Management and Finance to drive data-informed decisions and continuous improvement in inventory governance.
What You Will Do
- Lead the development and execution of global inventory strategies aligned with financial and operational goals.
- Own monthly Executive SIOP reviews and drive alignment across planning procurement and manufacturing teams.
- Design and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI Qlik Sense or similar BI tools to monitor inventory KPIs (e.g. turns E&O fill rate).
- Utilize predictive analytics and machine learning models to forecast inventory needs and identify opportunities for reduction.
- Implement automation tools for real-time inventory tracking replenishment and cycle counting.
- Collaborate with IT and data science teams to integrate AI-driven forecasting and demand sensing capabilities.
- Manage inventory targets through dynamic safety stock adjustments and build-to-stock models.
- Partner with factories and suppliers to ensure supply visibility and mitigate backorders.
- Conduct root-cause analysis of inventory discrepancies and lead corrective action plans.
- Supervise and mentor a team of inventory analysts and planners.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making across the supply chain.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelors degree in supply chain Operations Engineering Finance or related field; masters preferred. - 10 years of experience in inventory management supply chain or finance roles.
- 3 years of experience in people management and cross-functional leadership.
- Proficiency in SAP Power BI Qlik Sense and advanced Excel.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data modeling forecasting and machine learning applications.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Experience in global supply chains and multicultural business environments.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience with AI-driven forecasting tools and inventory optimization algorithms.
- Familiarity with ERP integrations IoT-enabled inventory systems and cloud-based analytics platforms.
- Experience in leading global cross-functional teams.
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to travel 15-20% globally.
- Willingness to work in an office.
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.)
- 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.
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