Lead Demand Planning Analyst

Description & Requirements About the Role You will be a key stakeholder overseeing the Demand planning and inbound material activities within HARMAN Lifestyle Consumer Audio. You will lead the analysis of related data to manage overall forecast in a manner consistent with high-level customer service initiatives and the business financial plan. 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 supply planning team with other functional teams (Sales, Ops, Logistics, and Marketing) to incorporate market intelligence into forecasting environment What You Need Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or any related field Minimum 4 years’ experience in Demand Planning, Data Modeling, Material Master Data Management preferably in a fast-paced consumer industry Ability to articulate assumptions, recommend alternatives, and corrective actions for non-adherence Ability to facilitate and manage cross-functional product meetings to resolve issues, gain alignment, and develop recommendations for balancing demand and supply. Efficient time management (ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables), Results-driven, Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently as well as a member of a team Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Excel 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 Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment What We Offer Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.) Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development provided by our Wellness Committee, Volunteer Committee, and Harman Women’s Network Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalogs #LI-EC1 #LI-HYBRID

Salary : $82,500 - $121,000