Executive Director, Digital Supply Chain & Manufacturing

About the Role Executive Director, Digital Supply Chain & Manufacturing defines and drives the global digital strategy for HARMAN Automotive's end-to‑end supply chain‑spanning procurement, planning, manufacturing, logistics, and supplier collaboration. Span - Global scale (9+ plants, 200+ suppliers) and transformation scope. As HARMAN doubles in scale and accelerates its digital transformation, this role will ensure our supply chain remains a driver of growth, resilience, profit and innovation. This role accelerates HARMAN's supply chain transformation by scaling systems, automation, analytics, and AI to deliver measurable improvements in agility, cost, and resilience. As a key member of the Automotive Digital leadership team, this role partners with global Operations executives to shape the digital 'true north' and make HARMAN's supply chain a strategic advantage. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Vision Act as an executive partner to Supply chain and Ops leaders in shaping Digital Supply Chain thought leadership. Define and communicate the long‑term digital vision for Supplier to Customer dock to dock Supply Chain value chain, aligned with enterprise architecture and Automotive business priorities. Shape the digital roadmap to accelerate supply chain transformation, scalability, and innovation. Transformation & Execution Lead enterprise‑scale initiatives including S/4HANA transformation, MES modernization, and AI/ML‑driven optimization. Drive integration and standardization across procurement, manufacturing, planning, and logistics to enable transparency and operational excellence. Leadership & Collaboration Champion a growth mindset and digital culture that empowers teams to innovate and deliver value at scale. Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and innovation within the global digital community. Governance & Performance Shape digital investment strategies and governance frameworks to ensure return on investment. Ensure stability, security, and compliance across supply chain systems while driving continuous improvement. Continuously evaluate digital investments to ensure measurable business outcomes and long‑term resilience. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (Master's preferred). 15+ years of progressive IT and digital leadership experience, including 5+ years in senior global roles. Proven success leading complex digital transformations across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and fulfillment. Deep understanding of ERP/MES environments, Procurement, Costing, Demand and Supply Planning platforms, Data exchange with partners, Analytics, and Industry 4.0 technologies. Demonstrated leadership of multi‑region, director‑level teams with a focus on capability building. Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills. Financial and vendor governance expertise with strong business acumen. Preferred Qualifications Experience with SAP MES, Industry 4.0, IoT, and hybrid ERP landscapes (S/4HANA preferred). Familiarity with data governance, analytics, RPA, and AI/ML applications for supply chain optimization. Familiarity with Engineering, Finance and Sales interfaces. International leadership experience across multi‑plant and multi‑business operations. What Makes You Eligible Be willing to work from an office located in Novi, MI or Stamford, CT. Be willing to travel up to 25%. Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment. What We Offer Exciting career opportunity – shape the digital backbone of HARMAN's global automotive supply chain as we double in scale. Partner with senior executives and global operations leaders to influence enterprise strategy. Flexible work environment. Access to employee discounts on world‑class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more). 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. Pay and Compensation $210,000 – $308,000. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission. Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range estimate is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. Benefits HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and caregiver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. Reasonable Accommodation HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Requests will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr