As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
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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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
- 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 in a high-growth, dynamic, fast-paced environment
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!
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