Material Management

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.

Assuring the material supply for production plan, by effective analysis of the demand, inventory and the correct communication with the supplier, always focused on improve team performance and oriented of the not disturbing the production schedule plan. Creating a sustainable Process & Strategies related to material planning and inventory control.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• As a part of the supervisory responsibilities, if there is not an employee to attend the process, the direct boss will have to attend the process or assign the activities to another employee (with equal qualifications).

Job Responsibilities:

Make daily analysis of inventory levels to avoid any shortages components.

Make analysis to releases week by week to detect demand variations.

Make weekly planning orders to supplier base according the current customer demand.

Identify and implement improvements to reduce obsolescence risk.

Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency of labor.

Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through established communication channels.

Assure high level of data and transactional integrity in the ERP system in order to achieve high levels of inventory accuracy.

Oversee all production materials planning cycles and transactions in order to achieve appropriate levels of inventory.

Minimize freight and premium freight services through the proper planning processes.

Implement lean manufacturing techniques as related to material handling and control.

Support product changes and inventory levels to assure minimal obsolescence.

And other activities assigned by Sr. Materials Planner.

Basic Qualifications:

• Integrity.
• Innovation.
• Inclusion.
• Teamwork & Respect.
• Excellence.

Engineering, International Business, Finance or Administration Degree.

1-3 years of related experience. GG8

3-5 years of related experience. GG9

>6 years of releated experience. GG10

Experience in the automotive industry preferably.

Experience with customer relationship.

Knowledge on inventory tasks (cycle count, audits, customer service)

Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.

English 80%, Advance English level (reading and writing that allow fluid presentations).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership.
• Change Orientation.
• Collaboration.
• Judgment.
• Result Driven.

Initiative.

Analytical.

Problem solving skills.

Achievement oriented.

SAP system.

APICS.

Computer knowledge.

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.