Material Planner

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

• The position is responsible for leading and drive achievement of Production Planning, Material Planning, Order management as well as Customs based on customer demand and targeted inventory levels for a manufacturing size.

Your Team

• Report to Supply Chain Manager • Manufacturing.

What You Will Do

• Supervise customer demand integration, forecast updates, and weekly requirements
• Review and support short term production plans, recovery plans, and capacity alignment
• Oversee long term production planning to support manufacturing and program launches
• Support resolution of critical delivery issues with customers and internal teams
• Review and analyze customer delivery performance and lead disputes when required
• Ensure continuous material supply by coordinating operations, managing risks.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage stock replenishment processes
• Lead supplier delivery performance improvement
• Review and consider action need on Excess & Obsolete Inventory
• Ensure compliance with supply chain standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflow efficiency
• Analyze supply chain data to identify and address issues

What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Logistics or related.
• At least 12+ years of procurement / production planning / material control or related fields. experience in the electronics manufacturing industry.
• Working knowledge required includes manufacturing operations, purchasing procedures and policies, materials planning (MRP) and analytical skills. Experience in SAP is preferred
• Excellent communications skills required. interpersonal, problem solving and decision-making skills are also required.
• Able to work independently.
• Good English in both oral and written.
• A certificate of APICS or an equivalent is a plus
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills

What is Nice to Have

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and perform effectively in a fast-paced matrixed environment
• Analytical and presentation skills
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize and balance workload to meet deadlines

Attention to detail and strong follow through required

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.