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
The Specialist, Sales and Operations supports the organization by managing day-to-day sales reporting, performance analysis, and cross-functional coordination. This role serves as a key interface between Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and other teams to improve operational efficiency, data accuracy, and business visibility, ultimately contributing to revenue and profitability growth.
What You Will Do
Sales Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Regularly analyze and report sales data and KPIs.
- Identify issues from the analysis results and provide actionable insights to sales team.
- Analyze POS data including competitive data and provide insights to sales team
Sales Planning and Budget Management:
- Plan by account and by product category sales targets and monitor progress.
- Support Sales Reps/Account Manager to create by account Sales PxQ.
- Support Sales Reps/Account Manager to accomplish sales FCST accuracy
- Support Sales Operation/Admin Manager to fulfill discount/rebate requirements
S&OP management support
- Work with related functions, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to ensure strategic alignment, accurate forecasting, and efficient workflows.
- Monitor our PSI (procurement, sell-in, and inventory) for inventory level optimization at SKU level
- Monitor customer PSI (purchase= our sell-in, sell-thru, and inventory) on a monthly basis for our sell-in planning
What You Need to Be Successful
- Strong Data-based analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Practical experience in business planning, or sales planning, or FP&A (3-5+ years).
- Proficiency in MS office.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in foreign-affiliated company in Consumer Electronic or FMCG industries.
- The ability to work collaboratively with team members from diverse backgrounds.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, or a related field.
What Makes You Eligible
- Business-level English.
What We Offer
- We offer an authentic diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in a truly global organization.
- You will work on products and services that touch people’s lives and will change the industrial standards, being a part of the transformations in our industry.
- Our work environments are fast paced, challenging, empowering, collaborative, flexible and exciting.
- We offer our own HARMAN University with regular updates on the new technologies and trends by utilizing various sessions organized by Self Learning and Development Trainings to help grow and advance talent.
- We offer competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.
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
- Strong data-based analytical and problem-solving skills
- Practical experience in business planning, or sales planning, or FP&A (3-5+ years)
- Proficiency in MS office
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Experience in foreign-affiliated company in Consumer Electronics or FMCG industries
- Business-level English
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.
Harman Insights
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!
