Allocation & Planning Analyst

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Description & Requirements

Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon. 

By joining HARMAN, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party boxes and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and we’re looking for someone who is proactive, loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over the globe and has creative ideas.

But that's not all - at HARMAN, you'll have the opportunity to rapidly develop your skills and cultivate new ideas in our agile and supportive culture.

You will join our Demand Planning department based in our EMEA Headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in the position of:     

Allocation & Planning Analyst

About the Role:

The Allocation & Planning Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring product availability, optimizing product allocation, and driving the demand management process to deliver accurate forecasts for the EMEA Lifestyle organization. This role directly supports the achievement of overall business goals by bridging operational and tactical functions across product allocation and demand planning.

As the central point of contact between Sales, Sales Support, Product Marketing, and the Supply Chain organization, you will manage daily operational tasks related to allocation and product availability while contributing to long-term demand planning processes. This specialist role spans multiple areas, primarily focusing on product availability management, allocation optimization, and demand management, with an emphasis on driving alignment between supply and demand.

In this role, you will also be responsible for improving the allocation and planning processes across EMEA by incorporating new technologies, business intelligence tools, and insights from various sources. Success in this role requires strong collaboration and effective communication with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Your Team:

The Allocation & Planning Analyst will report directly to the Manager Demand Planning EMEA and collaborate closely with a dynamic and cohesive team, including two Sales & Operations (Allocation) Analysts and two Demand Planning Analysts.

What You Will Do:

In this role, you will balance operational and tactical responsibilities to support product availability, allocation, and demand planning activities. By integrating these functions, you will play a key role in driving improvements in demand management, ensuring optimal product availability, and delivering accurate monthly demand plans for EMEA. Your key responsibilities include:

Product Allocation & Availability Management

• Drive the product allocation process to meet EMEA business objectives.
• Create and maintain optimal allocation plans for selected products and drive excess stock depletion.
• Serve as the central point of contact for inquiries related to product availability.
• Align with commercial stakeholders to manage order priorities.
• Monitor the forecast order-fill rate and ensure stock availability to convert forecasted demand into sales.

Demand Planning & S&OP

• Consolidate regional demand plans, and utilize data, market trends, and commercial / financial insights to monthly develop accurate forecasts per Business Unit for the EMEA business.
• Lead monthly demand review meetings, driving alignment of demand planning with business objectives and supply chain capabilities.
• Analyze demand variability and trends to drive improvements in forecast accuracy.
• Maintain an accurate demand plan in the system to secure future supply and to control the liabilities.
• Use business insights to enhance demand management and improve supply chain responsiveness.

Reporting & Data Management

• Deliver reporting on product availability, allocation plans, demand planning, S&OP and KPIs.
• Develop value-added reports and dashboards to support business analysis and decision-making.
• Secure data accuracy in ERP and planning systems (SAP ECC and SAP IBP).

Business Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements in allocation and demand planning workflows to enhance product availability and demand management.
• Use allocation and demand planning insights to drive business process efficiency.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects covering allocation and demand planning processes.

What You Need to be successful:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in Operations or Supply Chain roles.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and BI tools (e.g. Qlik Sense).
• Experience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems, such as SAP ECC or S/4HANA and SAP IBP.
• Strong analytical skills with a business-oriented mindset.
• Highly organized, self-disciplined, and skilled in time management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Assertive in handling daily responsibilities and decision-making.
• Affinity with Next-Gen demand planning.

What We Offer:

• HARMAN is offering a unique opportunity for growth and development in the dynamic and exciting world of consumer electronics.
• We provide a flexible work schedule that allows you to work from home, while also enjoying a fantastic new office at Houthavens, Amsterdam.
• At HARMAN, we value diversity and inclusivity, and foster a friendly and supportive global working atmosphere. We believe in investing in our employees through career development opportunities, professional training, and competitive market-based compensation. As part of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer a commuter travel package, environment allowance, and interesting collective health insurance scheme, pension, and employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• As a HARMAN employee, you will have access to professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies, internal talent management leadership acceleration programs, and our "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.

And a few reasons you might love it:

• We're seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team and help us transform the way people experience sound. As a global leader in the audio industry, HARMAN offers the chance to work with iconic brands like JBL, Harman/Kardon, and AKG, as well as cutting-edge technology and industry-first features.
• We value excellence and brilliance in all of our 30,000 employees and we're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for innovation and superior sound technology. If you're looking for a career full of brilliant possibilities and the chance to work on industry-first features, then HARMAN is the place for you!

Don't miss out on the chance to be part of a culture that values excellence and brilliance in all of our employees. Apply now and take the first step towards a career full of brilliant possibilities! https://jobs.harman.com/

We look forward to receiving your application! Send your application with your resume and letter of motivation. We will process the applications as we receive them.

For more information about the position or the recruitment process, feel free to contact our Recruitment department: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milena-kazberuk-maksimczuk/

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