Demand Planner, Automotive Supply Chain Management

Harman Becker Automotive Systems Manufacturing Kft • Novi, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Demand Planner, you are accountable for delivering a high-quality, realistic unconstrained consensus demand forecast for assigned OEMs, enabling effective supply, inventory, and financial planning across HARMAN Automotive. The role owns the end-to-end demand planning process, integrating customer, program, sales, and operational inputs into a single, reliable demand signal to support SCM execution, forecast accuracy, and customer service performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or higher in finance, supply chain, or related field.
• Demand planning, forecasting, and SCM execution in a global automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with ERP and planning systems (SAP, IBP, BW) and business intelligence tools (e.g., QlikSense).
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills, including Excel and management of large, complex data sets.
• Understanding BOM structures, NPI/SOP planning, and supply chain constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with structured, fact-based thinking.
• Clear communication and collaboration across Sales, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Program Management.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively under time pressure.
• Results-driven mindset with accountability for forecast quality and continuous improvement, aligned with HARMAN values.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to travel up to 5%
• Ability to work onsite in Novi, MI
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a rolling 24-month realistic unconstrained consensus demand forecast for assigned OEMs using the Global Consensus Demand Planning process and IBP tools (AT1 environment)
• Leads cross-functional consensus demand planning activities, including preparation and execution of OEM pre-consensus and consensus meetings.
• Identifies demand volatility trends, gaps, (including NPI -excluding samples-, SOP launches, and volume changes) and drives corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy.
• Drives forecast excellence through disciplined master data usage as per PLM520, KPI tracking, variance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Creates long term 5YP/10YP planning
• Supports financial close activities, and executive reviews with clear analysis, insights, and recommendations.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level