Manager, Supply Chain General

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

This individual contributor role is responsible for defining and enabling the standards required to deliver consequent improvement in both supplier delivery performance and supplier operations efficiency.  The scope of this role includes broad coverage of supplier delivery and operational efficiency topics, including the definition and implementation of relevant KPIs, supplier network optimization, supply assurance and associated inventory models (including consignment), change management (including part termination notices as well as production launch and ramp), supplier on-boarding efficiency, master data management efficiency and robotic process automation to name a few.  This role reports into the Operational Procurement Lead.

Your Team

This role is an individual contributor role within the Operational Procurement function.

What You Will Do

• Lead the definition and implementation of performance standards enabling HARMAN to reach top-quartile performance in supplier delivery performance and operational efficiency.
• Build robust collaboration with Operational Procurement functions and Supply Chain Management function to establish regular cadence of problem solving and continuous improvement identification, focusing on supplier delivery performance and operational efficiency.
• Define and lead pilot projects to evaluate new standards, new methods, new workflows and new tools/technologies enabling meaningful improvements in performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with HARMAN’s Digital (IT) organization to scale pilot efforts for production use.
• Actively engage with HARMAN Automotive’s strategic suppliers to identify opportunities for joint collaboration.  Utilize these engagements to take regular pulse of strategic supplier feedback on the HARMAN engagement into the supply base.
• Actively employ formal problem solving tools and lean six sigma principles (including deployment of DMAIC methodology) to support the identification and prioritization of improvement opportunities.  Collaborate with stakeholders across the Automotive business, including Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing, to address cross-functional improvement opportunities.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operation, Supply Chain or related field.
• 15+ years of related experience in strategic sourcing, procurement operations and supplier delivery management with a demonstrated record of deep expertise and increasing scope across supplier delivery and procurement operations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a global supply chain environment covering the Americas, Europe and APAC.
• Deep technical understanding of SAP’s ERP system.
• Experience with procurement related tools that integrate with SAP ERP environment (e.g., iValue, Ariba).
• Demonstrated ability to handle parallel project while maintaining clear focus on executing to required deadlines and project objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with broad set of stakeholders including Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing.  Must be able to simplify complex topics to effectively communicate to key care-abouts to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with large, multi-national companies supplying into the Automotive electronics industry.
• Experience in the field of Automotive manufacturing.
• Strong willingness and desire to coach and mentor junior members of the organization.  This includes development of training in the areas of supplier delivery and procurement operations.
• Demonstrated English communication skills and fluency.
• Demonstrated proficiency in standard tools including Microsoft’s Office suite of tools.

What is Nice to Have

• Experience with Siemens Team Center Product Lifecycle Management tools.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma / Agile or other business process improvement methodologies.  Lean Six Sigma certification is highly desired.
• Additional language skills:  Spanish, Mandarin/Chinese, Hungarian, German and/or Portuguese

What Makes You Eligible

• Willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travel
• Willing to work in a hybrid in-office environment, splitting time between HARMAN office and home office

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 Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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.

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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.