Sr Analyst Sales and Operations Planning

Harley-Davidson•Milwaukee, WI

3d•$90,000 - $134,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Analyst Sales and Operations Planning is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering motorcycle allocation to the U.S. dealer network, ensuring corporate sales objectives and subsidiary capabilities are profitably aligned. The role works with Demand Planning, Demand Fulfilment, Field Sales, and the North America dealer network to support effective motorcycle allocation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Strong analytical skills and experience making and implementing data-driven recommendations.
Experience coaching, mentoring, and influencing without authority.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Economics, Business, Finance, Retail, Analytics, or a similar field.
Demonstrated experience and advanced understanding of current inventory management and retail best practices.
Functional knowledge of ERP systems; SAP preferred.
Experience using PowerBI, Microsoft Fabric, Tableau, Alteryx, or equivalent.
Background in analysis and operational activities involving forecasting, inventory planning, and replenishment.
Experience allocating highly desirable, scarce products.

Responsibilities

Support the monthly vehicle allocation process.
Educate the dealer network, collect dealer feedback, and respond to it.
Manage unassigned and inventory vehicles in SAP and recommend opportunities to improve product mix.
Identify and deliver process and program improvement opportunities.
Track and evaluate allocation KPIs; create, implement, and communicate metrics to drive results.
Manage dealer agreements for allocation program participation.
Provide guidance, direction, and support to internal and external stakeholders through influence.
Partner with demand planners on promotions and product life cycle events that influence the wholesale revenue plan.
Organize, plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects simultaneously while working cross-functionally within the company and with outside stakeholders.
Analyze market-level, category, and geographic data and provide recommendations.