Associate, Supply Chain General

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.

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

The Specialist, Supply Chain General (Logistics Specialist, Inbound and Inventory) is responsible for executing logistics data management and operations coordination tasks in support of Professional Solutions global Logistics and Distribution. The role primarily supports the distribution operations in North America, but in certain tasks the role would support other Harman Professional locations in Mexico, the USA, or other regions. The role involves active internal collaboration, and transaction processing in SAP as well as external systems. Key internal partners will be inbound and outbound Logistics, Inventory Controls, Returns; external partners will include 4PL transportation management service provider, freight forwarders, warehouse providers.

What You Will Do

• Distribution inbound flow coordination HARMAN’s regional distribution center is operated by a third-party logistics service provider. Providing remote support to Harman and 3PL teams in Operations, you will be responsible for enabling problem-free goods receiving by managing supporting information and systems data. Your activities will include:
• Inbound Delivery Notification (IBDN) managemen.
• Ensure SAP and 4PL Transportation management system are in sync
• Create pending / missing IBDNs
• Adjust incorrect (date, quantity) IBDNs
• Replan past due IBDNs
• Supported Plants: 7309 Fontana, 7301 Horsens, 7102 Tijuana
• Supporting from the Harman side the delivery appointment scheduling flow; managing exceptions, cancellations; facilitate problem resolution; supervise documentation and clearance issues
• Providing visibility and forecast of the inbound volumes to the distribution center
• Reverse Logistics
• Provide Return Delivery Note to Distribution Center
• Distribution Inventory management HARMAN’s regional distribution center houses high value inventory, spread over 3,000 different SKUs. In this role, you will perform manual inventory adjustments, virtual stock movements, process scrap transactions and ensure that the warehouse management system of the service provider and Harman SAP are in sync of inventory data. Your activities will include:
• Performing comparative analysis of inventory information between different systems, identify, analyze, and reconcile differences.
• Performing exception manual inventory transactions in SAP
• Virtual stock movements
• Manual Goods Receipts, manually reverse inbound goods movements
• Movements between Storage Locations
• Restrict / unrestrict (block/unblock) inventory items
• Process / perform preapproved inventory adjustments
• Process non-inventory transactions / AR orders for software movements
• Material Master Data maintenance, data accuracy validation

What You Need

• Bachelor degree Diploma and 3+ years of logistics/shipping experience
• Good working knowledge of inventory control, warehousing, and material handling procedures and practices
• Good understanding of international trade and logistics practices, compliance requirements
• Experience with SAP ERP system, preferably with S4 HANA
• High level of accuracy in managing data and documentation
• English – excellent verbal and written skills, including logistics professional terms
• Good communication skills, ability to work across organizational boundaries, external service providers and contacts in other countries and time zones
• Ability to perform a variety of one-off and repeated tasks in a continuous operations environment
• Process mindset: ability to map, document, analyze and improve operational procedures
• Technology mindset: seeks and applies latest available tools in data management, visualization, online collaboration
• Change mindset: continuously seeks areas of improvement, takes ownership of process change initiatives
• Team mindset: identifies allies across functions and forms ad-hoc squads to tackle business challenges

What Makes You Eligible

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

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment
• 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

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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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.