Demand Planner, Automotive Supply Chain 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.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience

• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About The Role

As a Demand Planner you are accountable for delivering a high‑quality, realistic unconstrained consensus demand forecast for assigned OEMs, enabling effective supply, inventory, and financial planning across HARMAN Automotive. The role owns the end‑to‑end demand planning process, integrating customer, program, sales, and operational inputs into a single, reliable demand signal to support SCM execution, forecast accuracy, and customer service performance.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a rolling 24‑month realistic unconstrained consensus demand forecast for assigned OEMs using the Global Consensus Demand Planning process and IBP tools (AT1 environment)

• Leads cross‑functional consensus demand planning activities, including preparation and execution of OEM pre‑consensus and consensus meetings.

• Identifies demand volatility trends, gaps, (including NPI -excluding samples-, SOP launches, and volume changes) and drives corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy.

• Drives forecast excellence through disciplined master data usage as per PLM520, KPI tracking, variance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Creates long term 5YP/10YP planning

• Supports financial close activities, and executive reviews with clear analysis, insights, and recommendations.

Authority

• Decides on forecast assumptions, demand shaping inputs, and data treatments within the Global Consensus Demand Planning framework.

• Validates OEM‑level demand forecasts, consensus adjustments with all consensus participants, and analytical outputs submitted to SCM, Finance, and leadership review forums.

Accountability

• Rolling 24‑month realistic unconstrained consensus demand forecast for assigned OEMs.

• Forecast accuracy, bias, and variance KPIs, including root‑cause analysis and improvement actions

• Timely and accurate demand inputs for monthly SCM cycles, financial close, and long‑term planning.

• Creation of long-term 5YP/10YP

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor degree or higher in finance, supply chain, or related field.

• Demand planning, forecasting, and SCM execution in a global automotive manufacturing environment.

• Strong proficiency with ERP and planning systems (SAP, IBP, BW) and business intelligence tools (e.g., QlikSense).

• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills, including Excel and management of large, complex data sets.

• Understanding BOM structures, NPI/SOP planning, and supply chain constraints.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability with structured, fact‑based thinking.

• Clear communication and collaboration across Sales, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Program Management.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively under time pressure.

• Results‑driven mindset with accountability for forecast quality and continuous improvement, aligned with HARMAN values.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel up to 5%

• Ability to work onsite in Novi, MI

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• 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

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$ 78,750 - $ 115,500

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.