Demand Planner, Automotive Supply Chain Management

Introduction We’re a global, multi‑disciplinary team that puts the innovative power of technology to work and transforms tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast‑track your career. Role Overview As a Demand Planner, you are accountable for delivering a high‑quality, realistic, unconstrained consensus demand forecast for assigned OEMs, enabling effective supply, inventory, and financial planning across HARMAN Automotive. The role owns the end‑to‑end demand planning process, integrating customer, program, sales, and operational inputs into a single reliable demand signal to support SCM execution, forecast accuracy, and customer service performance. Responsibilities Develop and maintain a rolling 24‑month realistic unconstrained consensus demand forecast for assigned OEMs using the Global Consensus Demand Planning process and IBP tools. Lead cross‑functional consensus demand planning activities, including preparation and execution of OEM pre‑consensus and consensus meetings. Identify demand volatility trends, gaps, and drive corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy. Drive forecast excellence through disciplined master data usage as per PLM520, KPI tracking, variance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. Create long‑term 5‑Year and 10‑Year planning. Support financial close activities and executive reviews with clear analysis, insights, and recommendations. Authority Decide on forecast assumptions, demand shaping inputs, and data treatments within the Global Consensus Demand Planning framework. Validate OEM‑level demand forecasts, consensus adjustments with all participants, and analytical outputs submitted to SCM, Finance, and leadership review forums. Accountability Produce a rolling 24‑month realistic unconstrained consensus demand forecast for assigned OEMs. Maintain forecast accuracy, bias, and variance KPIs, including root‑cause analysis and improvement actions. Provide timely and accurate demand inputs for monthly SCM cycles, financial close, and long‑term planning. Create long‑term 5‑Year and 10‑Year plans. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, supply chain, or related field. Experience in demand planning, forecasting, and SCM execution in a global automotive manufacturing environment. Strong proficiency with ERP and planning systems (SAP, IBP, BW) and business intelligence tools such as QlikSense. Advanced data analysis and reporting skills, including Excel and management of large, complex data sets. Understanding of BOM structures, NPI/SOP planning, and supply chain constraints. Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability with structured, fact‑based thinking. Clear communication and collaboration across Sales, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Program Management. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively under time pressure. Results‑driven mindset with accountability for forecast quality and continuous improvement, aligned with HARMAN values. Eligibility Willingness to travel up to 5 %. Ability to work onsite in Novi, MI. Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment. Benefits & Compensation Pay Range: $78,750 – $115,500. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation, such as bonuses or commission, are also available. Benefits include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, paid bonding and caregiver leave, 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 Opportunity HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified applicants 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. HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, requests will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr