Strategic Demand Planner | Forecasting & Inventory

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

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.