Sr Professional Supply Management

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Springettsbury Township (York County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company in York, PA, invites a Sr Professional Supply Management to oversee the continuous flow of purchased materials supporting manufacturing and customer demand. The role requires independent judgment, manages supplier relationships, and drives improvements in supplier performance and inventory health.

The successful candidate will lead risk mitigation, coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality and Manufacturing, and use ERP/MRP data to optimize readiness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain operations, materials planning, or procurement execution.
• Strong analytical, Excel and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data.
• Experience influencing suppliers and cross-functional teams with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary day-to-day supply chain contact for assigned suppliers.
• Interpret ERP/MRP data to detect shortages, timing changes, and planning signals.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to meet on-time delivery and inventory targets.
• Investigate and resolve supplier constraints, quality holds, and logistics issues.
• Review planning data and adjust sourcing, lead times, and buffers.
• Lead cross-functional improvement and share best practices.
• Coordinate material readiness for new product introductions and engineering changes.
• Provide data-driven, decision-ready updates.
• Coach junior team members and drive issue resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Root-cause problem solving

Influence cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Supply Chain related field preferred

Tools

SAP ERP/APO

Power BI

ERP/MRP

Excel

Job description

Auto req ID:60923
Title: Sr Professional Supply Management
Job Function: Materials and Procurement
Location: YORK
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Shift: SHIFT1

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Vehicle Operations facility in York is our final assembly plant. Employees at York also perform a variety of manufacturing operations, including fabrication, welding, polishing and painting and produce a wide range of current and replacement parts for all models. Join our team as a Sr Professional Supply Management.

Job Summary

This senior-level Supply Chain Operations position is accountable for the continuous flow of purchased materials to support manufacturing and customer demand. The role independently manages an assigned supplier and material portfolio, translating production requirements, forecasts, inventory signals, and supplier commitments into executable supply plans. It anticipates delivery, capacity, quality, logistics and change-related risks; leads shortage recovery and root‑cause resolution; and drives sustained improvement in supplier performance, material readiness, and inventory health. As a senior individual contributor, this position exercises independent judgment, influences cross‑functional partners and guides less‑experienced team members.

Job Responsibilities

• Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency, priority, and accountability.
• Serves as the primary day‑to‑day supply chain contact for assigned suppliers; Interprets ERP/MRP requirements, inventory, supplier schedules, forecast and firm releases, and purchasing data to detect shortages, excess supply, timing changes, and inaccurate planning signals before they affect manufacturing.
• Partners with suppliers, internal operations stakeholders, and third party logistics groups to attain key metrics including schedule adherence, on time delivery, and inventory strategies.
• Reviews, investigates, and resolves supplier constraints, material‑flow barriers, shipment exceptions, quality holds and transactional issues affecting supply continuity, including corrective actions and process improvements.
• Reviews planning master data and replenishment settings, including sourcing, lead times, lot sizes and inventory buffers, and partners with authorized owners to correct conditions creating recurring supply issues.
• Engages in Continuous Improvement opportunities within Supply Chain and the broader organization.
• Coordinates material readiness for new product/model introductions, engineering changes, supplier transitions, and part runouts, working with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality and Manufacturing to close readiness gaps.
• Uses data and structured problem solving to provide solutions and decision‑ready updates
• Leads cross‑functional improvement efforts, shares best practices and coaches less‑experienced teammates

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

• * Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• * Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business or a related field preferred.

Experience Requirements

Required-

• * Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience in supply chain operations, materials planning, production control, procurement execution or supplier management.
• * Demonstrated ability to independently manage supplier delivery, material shortages, past‑due recovery and production risk in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• * Practical experience using ERP/MRP and inventory/supply planning data to interpret requirements, schedule changes, stock availability and supplier commitments.
• * Strong analytical, Excel and root‑cause problem‑solving skills, with the ability to convert complex or conflicting information into credible actions and recommendations.
• * Proven ability to influence suppliers and cross‑functional teams, communicate complex issues to management, guide colleagues and drive resolution with minimal direction.

Preferred-

• * Experience supporting high-volume or discrete manufacturing, assembly operations and multiple plants or global suppliers.
• * Working knowledge of SAP ERP/APO, supplier scheduling agreements, electronic supplier releases (EDI) and analytical tools such as Power BI.
• * Experience with supplier capacity planning, new‑model/engineering‑change readiness, inventory optimization and continuous improvement.
• * Motorcycle riding experience and knowledge in Harley‑Davidson motorcycles and accessories.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from.Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range:$83,400 - $129,400

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)