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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, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins
Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience
What You’ll Be Part Of
As an Advanced Analyst – IBP (Integrated Business Planning), you will be an individual contributor responsible for developing and configuring solutions across Demand Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). You will work closely with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to support effective planning processes and deliver scalable IBP solutions. Reporting to the Director, this role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys solving complex planning challenges, collaborating across functions, and translating business requirements into effective SAP IBP solutions.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for supply chain planning solutions, specializing in Demand & Supply Planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
Provide functional expertise and governance for SAP IBP, including solution configuration and continuous enhancements aligned with business requirements.
Design, support, and document end-to-end supply chain planning processes, workflows, and data models across SAP IBP and its integrated solutions.
Drive the solution architecture and integration across SAP IBP and SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain, supporting business transformation and process optimization.
Lead project workstreams and strategic initiatives for implementing new capabilities and enhancing existing functionalities across SAP IBP and SAP ECC/S/4HANA Supply Chain.
Drive accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the SAP IBP environment while effectively managing priorities, risks, dependencies, and scope changes.
What Makes You A Strong Fit
6–8 years of hands-on experience in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), with expertise across Demand and Supply planning, Inventory, Response Planning, and S&OP.
Proven experience delivering at least two full-cycle S&OP implementations and one full-cycle Response & Supply Planning implementation.
Strong hands-on expertise in SAP IBP configuration, including Key Figures, custom calculations, planning operators, planning filters, parameters, and advanced planning profiles.
In-depth knowledge of Statistical Forecasting, Demand Sensing, ABC/XYZ Segmentation, New Product Introduction (NPI), Data Realignment, Forecast Consumption, and Forecast Accuracy.
Strong understanding of SAP IBP master data, unified planning areas, time-series and order-based planning, including Heuristics and Optimizers.
Experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP ECC/S/4HANA modules such as PP, MM, and SD, along with hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, implementation roadmaps, and end-to-end project delivery.
We see AI as an important part of how work gets done. While tools may vary, a baseline familiarity with using AI to support efficiency, problem-solving, and quality is expected.
Bonus Points if You Have
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
Ability to analyze and reverse-engineer existing HARMAN SAP IBP processes to design, document, and implement future system enhancements and change requests.
Strong multi-tasking and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives from planning and execution through successful delivery.
Things To Know
Willingness to work in a hybrid office environment, balancing in-person collaboration with remote flexibility.
Based full-time in the Bangalore or Pune office, with the flexibility to travel up to 10% based on business requirements.
Willingness to work extended hours when required to support critical project deployments and meet business deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong collaboration abilities and a foundational understanding of project management.
What You Can Expect
A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others).
Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs.
Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
Tuition reimbursement support.
Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development.
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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.
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