Demand Planning Analyst

You will be a key stakeholder overseeing the Demand planning and inbound material activities within HARMAN Lifestyle Consumer Audio. You will analyze data to align forecasts with customer service goals and the business's financial plan. Your Team

You will report to the Demand Planning Manager. What You Will Do

Execute scenario planning for current and long-term forecasts required to drive production and inventory planning.

Proactively alert sales and supply team on changes in Key Account buying patterns by SKU, changes in assortment, to maximize delivery of sales.

Lead forecasting reviews with sales, marketing, and finance teams to ensure alignment of inventory plans.

Lead excess and obsolesces prevention reviews and analyze variances of forecasted items quarterly.

Facilitate customer SKU allocation.

Liaison for the supply planning team with other functional teams (Sales, Ops, Logistics, and Marketing) to incorporate market intelligence into the forecasting environment.

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or any related field.

Minimum 2 years of experience in Demand Plannin401 (k) retirement savingsdomesticallyg and Data Management, preferably in a fast-paced consumer industry.

Experience with Point of Sale (POS) review.

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Ability to articulate assumptions, recommend alternatives, and corrective actions for non-adherence.

What is Nice to Have

Work experience with the large retailers is a plus (BBY, Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.).

Proficient in SAP/IBP.

Strong analytical skills, experience working with a large volume of data and performing quantitative analysis.

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 5%, domestic travel.

Be willing to work in an office in Northridge, CA (Hybrid work schedule available).

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

What We Offer

Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement Savings plan.

An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.

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

Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.

Tuition Reimbursement.

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

“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

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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 to race, 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.