Supply Planning Analyst

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Description & Requirements

Have you heard of JBL or Harman/Kardon, some of the world’s leading audio brands? The market we are leading in, is fast paced, fun and dynamic. Our headphones, portable speakers and home entertainment systems will become your area of expertise.

At HARMAN, you have more than a career. Our agile culture gives you the chance to rapidly develop your skills, learn quickly and find ways to create excellent results. We invite you to constantly challenge yourself, cultivate new ideas, work on something new and enhance your abilities. There are many great opportunities across all our HARMAN divisions and locations. Like this one.

Supply Planning Analyst

About the Role:

The Supply Planning Analyst (Planner) is the central point of contact between the EMEA Supply Chain team and the Centralized Global Supply Chain team in Shenzhen (China). He/she will focus on ensuring the timely and optimal availability of our EMEA lifestyle consumer products in EMEA central warehouse.

This role includes monitoring demand in IBP, pre-shipping management, sets priorities, setting up safety stock, and preparing for peak season. Besides daily operational and reporting, there are also opportunities doing fantastic cross functional projects around process improvement, efficiency gains, cost cutting, NPI, products phase out and system improvements.

The Supply Planning Analyst reports to the EMEA Supply Planning Manager.

What You Will Do:

Operational: 60%

• Daily operational contact with GSCM team in Shenzhen (China) and peers in other regions.
• Secure we have the right products available in the right quantities at the right time.
• Act on closing upcoming supply gaps.
• Monitoring vendor liabilities and come up with proposals on how to mitigate these.
• Daily operational contact with internal stakeholders in (Product) Marketing, Logistics and Sales.
• Follow product lifecycle for NPI and phase out.
• Scheduling of VAS / rework activities at 3PL.

Reporting: 20%

• Inventory control + highlight and report exceptions.
• Provide Finance department with supply projections per month.
• Safety stock calculations / maintenance.
• Buffer stock calculations / maintenance.
• Backorder reporting / tracking and initiate recovery plans.

Project: 20%

• Execute assigned projects.
• Initiates and implements improvement supply chain projects.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Master’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 3 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Fluent speaking and writing in English. Mandarin language as an advantage.
• Experience with SAP ECC. Experience with SAP IBP is a plus.
• Experience with MS office suite. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a plus.
• Experience with Power BI or Qlik Sense is a plus.
• Experience in project management/process improvement is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have cultural awareness.
• Positive, energetic, can-do attitude, detail oriented and accountable.

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 up to 40%, 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, and employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).

You Belong Here:

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender.

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