Advanced Analyst - SAP IBP

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.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel

• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development

• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

As an Advanced Analyst – IBP (Integrated Business Planning), you will be responsible for development and configuration across Demand Planning, Supply Chain/Logistics, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). The role will report to the Director and will work as an individual contributor.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for supply chain planning solutions, specializing in Demand & Supply Planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

• Provide functional expertise and governance for SAP IBP, including solution configuration and continuous enhancements aligned with business requirements.

• Design, support, and document end-to-end supply chain planning processes, workflows, and data models across SAP IBP and its integrated solutions.

• Drive the solution architecture and integration across SAP IBP and SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain, supporting business transformation and process optimization.

• Lead project workstreams and strategic initiatives for implementing new capabilities and enhancing existing functionalities across SAP IBP and SAP ECC/S/4HANA Supply Chain.

• Drive accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the SAP IBP environment while effectively managing priorities, risks, dependencies, and scope changes.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 6–8 years of hands-on experience in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), with expertise across Demand and Supply planning, Inventory, Response Planning, and S&OP.

• Proven experience delivering at least two full-cycle S&OP implementations and one full-cycle Response & Supply Planning implementation.

• Strong hands-on expertise in SAP IBP configuration, including Key Figures, custom calculations, planning operators, planning filters, parameters, and advanced planning profiles.

• In-depth knowledge of Statistical Forecasting, Demand Sensing, ABC/XYZ Segmentation, New Product Introduction (NPI), Data Realignment, Forecast Consumption, and Forecast Accuracy.

• Strong understanding of SAP IBP master data, unified planning areas, time-series and order-based planning, including Heuristics and Optimizers.

• Experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP ECC/S/4HANA modules such as PP, MM, and SD, along with hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, implementation roadmaps, and end-to-end project delivery.

Bonus Points if You Have  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.

• Ability to analyze and reverse-engineer existing HARMAN SAP IBP processes to design, document, and implement future system enhancements and change requests.

• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives from planning and execution through successful delivery.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to work in a hybrid office environment, balancing in-person collaboration with remote flexibility.

• Based full-time in the Bangalore or Pune office, with the flexibility to travel up to 10% based on business requirements.

• Willingness to work extended hours when required to support critical project deployments and meet business deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong collaboration abilities and a foundational understanding of project management.

What We Offer

• HARMAN FlexConnect Program, offering a flexible hybrid work environment that fosters stronger collaboration, meaningful connections, and innovation through a minimum of three in-office days per week

• 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

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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.