Manager, Supply Planning

Harman Becker Automotive Systems Manufacturing Kft • Richardson, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a technology leader, HARMAN is a company focused on making life better through innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork. As part of HARMAN Lifestyle, the team is global and multi-disciplinary, transforming tomorrow by connecting consumers with superior sound through high-end brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel. The role involves contributing talents to audio innovation and high-tech product development to create cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience. In this position, you will own the end-to-end supply planning process, balancing cost, service, capacity, and risk across the network. A key aspect of the role is modernizing planning through automation, AI/ML, and self-service analytics (Power BI/Qlik). You will lead a team of planners, partner closely with S&OP/IBP, and interface with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to deliver exception-driven, scenario-based plans and decision-ready dashboards that simultaneously improve service and inventory.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, Analytics, or related; 7+ years in supply/supply-demand planning with leadership experience.
• Hands-on expertise with at least one APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling) platform (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis Rapid Response, Blue Yonder ESP, o9), including scenario modeling and exception management.
• Strong analytics: advanced Excel plus Power BI and/or Qlik for KPI dashboards; able to translate data into decisions for senior stakeholders.
• Experience integrating supply planning data (capacity, lead times, inventory policies, exceptions) with financial metrics to clearly link supply decisions to outcomes such as DOH, working capital, and COGS in Power BI/Qlik.
• Practical experience in root cause analysis using tools, A3PS, 8D, Root Cause Failure Analysis, Fishbone, Pareto, 5Y, Is-Is not, Cause and Effect, etc.
• Willingness to travel 15-20% globally.
• Willingness to work in an office.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
• Experience integrating ERP (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Oracle) with APS and BI; familiarity with SQL/DAX or light scripting (Python) for analytics is a plus.
• Experience partnering with FP&A or Operations Finance to translate supply/demand scenarios into P&L, cash flow, and capital impacts.
• Exposure to control tower/decision intelligence and agentic AI concepts for supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of supply planners—elevate capabilities through structured inquiry, problem-solving, and continuous improvement rituals.
• Lead the monthly S&OP/IBP supply review; align inventory and service targets and convert S&OP decisions into executable supply and deployment plans.
• Drive exception-based, scenario planning—codify planning rules, alerts, and ‘what-if’ simulations for supply disruptions (e.g., materials scarcity, capacity constraints).
• Lead the roadmap for APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling) capabilities (e.g., SAP IBP Response & Supply), including data model, parameters, and process design.
• Partner with Data/IT to implement AI/ML-enabled supply planning processes (moving toward touchless supply planning where appropriate), with clear human-in-the-loop governance.
• Lead the team in building predictive & scenario visuals (e.g., risk to stock out, lead-time risk, capacity bottlenecks) with explainable drivers and ‘what-if’ inputs.
• Standardize reporting cadences and automate data refresh/pipelines from ERP/APS to BI, reducing manual reporting time.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Demand, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Commercial) to synchronize plan/execute and enable fast mitigation when signals shift.
• Champion an augmented, connected workforce—upskilling planners to work effectively with digital tools and AI assistants.

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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees