Manager, Supply Planning

HARMAN International • Los Angeles, CA

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

You will own the end-to-end supply planning process—balancing cost, service, capacity, and risk across the network—while modernizing how planning gets done through automation, AI/ML, and self-service analytics (Power BI/Qlik). You’ll lead a team of planners, partner tightly across S&OP/IBP, interfacing with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics, and deliver exception-driven, scenario-based plans and decision-ready dashboards that improve service and inventory simultaneously. HARMAN is a technology leader focused on making life better, with innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork as part of its DNA. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you will contribute to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, connecting consumers with the power of superior sound and creating pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

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.

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