Lead Sales and Operations Planning (Milwaukee, WI, US)
About The Position
At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It's our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us? Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in a humble Milwaukee backyard shed in 1903, still calls the city home. Today, its Corporate Campus includes a 4.8-acre public park-a welcoming greenspace open to all. Join our team as a Lead Sales and Operations Planning. The Lead Sales and Operations Planning role is responsible for providing leadership using an inflential leadership style with global Sales and Operations Planning for motorcycles / parts and accessories / generalmerchandise. This position will lead project teams through the coordination and development of the integratedworldwide retail and wholesale forecasts, and / or inventory (company and dealer) and production plans withrelevant stakeholders to maximize volume growth on a worldwide basis.
Requirements
- Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience
- Demonstrated experience in supply chain management of forecasting leadership with project management,meeting facilitation and business process development experience
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Proficient in data analysis and ability to analyze data on a problem-to-solution level and make appropriaterecommendations
- Ability to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with change management
- Motorcycle, Parts & Accessories, General Merchandise and Licensed Product knowledge
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and improve Sales & Operations Planning processes, standardization of work, planningcalendars, performance & process metrics, meetings, presentations, after action reviews (AAR), Excelspreadsheets, especially as these items relate to the Sales & Operations Planning 5 Step Process (datagathering, demand planning, supply planning, pre-Sales & Operations Planning meeting and ExecutiveSales & Operations Planning meeting)
- Evaluate and comprehend worldwide retail sales, wholesale shipments, inventory (company and dealer)and production plans in all markets
- Develop processes to ensure alignment to optimize sales and inventory levels in conjunction with worldwidesales and fi nance objectives and strategies
- Lead change management eff orts to increase the infl uence, which worldwide retail analysis and planningwill have on corporate objectives
- Develop and implement best practices and metrics to increase and show the health of Sales & OperationsPlanning as a process
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by helping to manage short and long-range Sales & OperationsPlanning goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures that are consistently applied throughout thecompany
Benefits
- We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
