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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.
Skills Required
- 6-8 years of hands-on experience with SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
- Expertise in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Response Planning, and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Experience delivering at least two full-cycle S&OP implementations
- Experience delivering at least one full-cycle Response and Supply Planning implementation
- Hands-on SAP IBP configuration experience, including key figures, custom calculations, planning operators, planning filters, parameters, and advanced planning profiles
- Knowledge of statistical forecasting, demand sensing, ABC/XYZ segmentation, new product introduction, data realignment, forecast consumption, and forecast accuracy
- Understanding of SAP IBP master data, unified planning areas, time-series planning, order-based planning, heuristics, and optimizers
- Experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA modules including PP, MM, and SD
- Experience with testing, troubleshooting, implementation roadmaps, and end-to-end project delivery
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Ability to analyze and reverse-engineer existing SAP IBP processes and implement future enhancements and change requests
- Strong multitasking, project management, communication, and collaboration skills
- Willingness to work in a hybrid office environment in Bangalore or Pune
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
- Willingness to work extended hours when required for critical deployments and deadlines
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. 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. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 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, challenging 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!
