Demand Planning Analyst

Harman; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,750 - 124,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts on Harman products

Be Brilliant program

Job summary

HARMAN Lifestyle Consumer Audio seeks a Demand Planner to oversee demand planning and inbound materials, analyzing data to align forecasts with customer service goals and the business plan.

You will collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, and supply teams to drive production, inventory, and SKU allocations while monitoring performance and flagging shifts in buyer patterns to maximize service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field is required.
• Minimum two years of experience in Demand Planning and Data Management.
• Experience with POS review.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to articulate assumptions and recommend corrective actions for non-adherence.

Responsibilities

• Execute scenario planning for current and long-term forecasts to drive production and inventory planning.
• Proactively alert sales and supply teams on changes in Key Account buying patterns by SKU and assortment to maximize delivery of sales.
• Lead forecasting reviews with sales, marketing, and finance to align inventory plans.
• Lead excess and obsolescence prevention reviews and analyze forecast variances quarterly.
• Facilitate customer SKU allocation.
• Liaise with Sales, Ops, Logistics, and Marketing to incorporate market intelligence into forecasting.

Skills

Demand Planning

Data Management

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP/IBP

Job description

About the Role

You will be a key stakeholder overseeing the Demand planning and inbound material activities within HARMAN Lifestyle Consumer Audio. You will analyze data to align forecasts with customer service goals and the business's financial plan.

Your Team

You will report to the Demand Planning Manager.

What You Will Do

• Execute scenario planning for current and long-term forecasts required to drive production and inventory planning.
• Proactively alert sales and supply team on changes in Key Account buying patterns by SKU, changes in assortment, to maximize delivery of sales.
• Lead forecasting reviews with sales, marketing, and finance teams to ensure alignment of inventory plans.
• Lead excess and obsolescence prevention reviews and analyze variances of forecasted items quarterly.
• Facilitate customer SKU allocation.
• Liaison for the supply planning team with other functional teams (Sales, Ops, Logistics, and Marketing) to incorporate market intelligence into the forecasting environment.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or any related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Demand Planning and Data Management, preferably in a fast‑paced consumer industry.
• Experience with Point of Sale (POS) review.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to articulate assumptions, recommend alternatives, and corrective actions for non‑adherence.

What is Nice to Have

• Work experience with large retailers is a plus (BBY, Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.).
• Proficient in SAP/IBP.
• Strong analytical skills, experience working with a large volume of data and performing quantitative analysis.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 5%, domestic travel.
• Be willing to work in an office in Northridge, CA (Hybrid work schedule available).
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

• Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement Savings plan.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work‑life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Access to employee discounts on world‑class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.

Pay

USD 84,750 - 124,300 per year. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Equal Opportunity Employer. HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications, and job‑related performance. HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.