Lead Demand Planning Analyst
| Company | HARMAN International |
|---|---|
| Location | Northridge, Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Salary | $82500 – $121000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or any related field
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in Demand Planning, Data Modeling, Material Master Data Management preferably in a fast-paced consumer industry
- Ability to articulate assumptions, recommend alternatives, and corrective actions for non-adherence
- Ability to facilitate and manage cross-functional product meetings to resolve issues, gain alignment, and develop recommendations for balancing demand and supply.
- Efficient time management (ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables), Results-driven, Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
- Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
- 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 obsolesces prevention reviews and analyze variances of forecasted items quarterly
- Facilitate customer SKU allocation.
- Liaison for supply planning team with other functional teams (Sales, Ops, Logistics, and Marketing) to incorporate market intelligence into forecasting environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Work experience with the 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