Manager, Supply Chain & Inbound Logistics

Harman International Industries

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$117,000–$171,600 Per Year
SKILLS
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Automation, Background Investigation, Banking Services, Best Practices, Business Administration, Consumer Electronics, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Credit Cards, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Detail Oriented, Diversity, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Planning, Freight Forwarding, Inventory Costs, Inventory Planning, Leading Edge Technology, LinkedIn, Logistics, Logistics Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, Multitasking, Music, Operations Planning, Oracle, Order/Customer Fulfillment, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Product Development, Product Marketing, Product/Service Launch, Purchasing/Procurement, Risk Analysis, SAP, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Sales, Strategic Planning, Supplier Optimization, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement, Vendor/Supplier Management, Warehousing, Willing to Travel, Work From Home
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
Today
Description & Requirements

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
  • Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel
  • Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
  • Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience
About the Role

As the Manager, Supply Chain & Inbound Logistics, you will be responsible for the full operation from purchasing through delivery to the warehouse. You will be involved in all projects and processes that are needed to make the Supply Chain & Inbound Logistics 'Best in Class'.

All Supply Chain & Inbound Logistics activities contribute to the strategic growth plan of Harman Lifestyle Consumer North America. Aside from managing the team and all related processes, communication, continuous improvement, and best practice development are key elements of the Supply Chain & Inbound Logistics Manager role.

What You Will Do
  • Lead and optimize supply planning operations, ensuring on-time delivery by aligning demand, manufacturing, and transportation.
  • Drive, Challenge, and Align Inventory with key stakeholders in Sales, Finance, Procurement, and Product Marketing, resulting in an inventory plan that supports the organization's revenue objectives at the right time
  • Manage the cost of inbound logistics to support customer fulfilment and proper financial planning, and meet monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory and cost targets.
  • Continuously partner with colleagues in Procurement, Marketing, Sales, and Demand Planning on New Product Introduction (NPI) and product phase-out schedules to ensure critical launch timelines are met
  • Develop and execute Inbound Freight Forwarder and Procurement allocation to ensure continued diversity
  • Oversee vendor management, including evaluation, risk assessment, contract compliance, and resolution of quality or service issues
  • Drive process standardization and automation, and ensure, with the team, that all stakeholders, both internal and external, are supported in meeting their requirements. Develop new processes across the Supply Chain and Inbound Logistics functions to proactively resolve challenges for our customers
What You Need to Be Successful
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in a Supply Chain role.
  • Minimum of 3 years as a people manager.
  • Highly proficient with ERP systems (ie, SAP, Oracle).
  • Ability to work effectively within a high-growth, dynamic, fast-paced, and changing matrix environment.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Bonus Points if You Have
  • MBA or Master's Degree in Operations or related field.
  • Experience with SAP ERP / APO / IBP and/or a similar ERP system
  • Global experience collaborating with APAC suppliers and logistics partners.
  • Knowledge of consumer electronics or other fast-moving product industries.
What Makes You Eligible
  • Be willing to travel up to 10%, both domestic and international.
  • Be open to working in the Northridge, CA office (hybrid option available; flexibility to come into the office on short notice when needed is appreciated).
  • Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.
  • Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).
What We Offer
  • Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
  • 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

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Pay Transparency

$ 117,000 - $ 171,600

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 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 care giver 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.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', '@careers.harman.com' or '@harmanglobal.avature.net' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

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.( www.harman.com )

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 harmancareers@harman.com . Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

About the Company

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Harman International Industries

HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for consumers, automakers, and enterprises worldwide, including audio, visual and infotainment systems; enterprise automation solutions; and software services. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® , Mark Levinson ® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. HARMAN also is a technology and integration services leader for the Automotive, Mobile, Telecommunications and Enterprise markets. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. The Company's software solutions power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated, personalized, adaptive and secure across all platforms, from the work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of more than 25,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, brilliant career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Electronics, Components, and Semiconductor Mfg
WEBSITE
https://jobs.harman.com/