Demand Planner, Automotive Supply Chain Management

About The Role

As a Demand Planner you are accountable for delivering a high‑quality, realistic unconstrained consensus demand forecast for assigned OEMs, enabling effective supply, inventory, and financial planning across HARMAN Automotive. The role owns the end‑to‑end demand planning process, integrating customer, program, sales, and operational inputs into a single, reliable demand signal to support SCM execution, forecast accuracy, and customer service performance.

• Develop and maintain a rolling 24‑month realistic unconstrained consensus demand forecast for assigned OEMs using the Global Consensus Demand Planning process and IBP tools (AT1 environment).
• Lead cross‑functional consensus demand planning activities, including preparation and execution of OEM pre‑consensus and consensus meetings.
• Identify demand volatility trends, gaps (including NPI – excluding samples, SOP launches, and volume changes), and drive corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy.
• Drive forecast excellence through disciplined master data usage as per PLM
  520, KPI tracking, variance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create long‑term 5‑year and 10‑year planning.
• Support financial close activities and executive reviews with clear analysis, insights, and recommendations.

Decide on forecast assumptions, demand‑shaping inputs, and data treatments within the Global Consensus Demand Planning framework; validate OEM‑level demand forecasts, consensus adjustments with all consensus participants, and analytical outputs submitted to SCM, Finance, and leadership review forums.

• Produce accurate 24‑month consensus demand forecast for assigned OEMs.
• Maintain forecast accuracy, bias, and variance KPIs, including root‑cause analysis and improvement actions.
• Provide timely and accurate demand inputs for monthly SCM cycles, financial close, and long‑term planning.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience in demand planning, forecasting, and SCM execution in a global automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with ERP and planning systems (SAP, IBP, BW) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Qlik Sense).
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills, including Excel and management of large, complex data sets.
• Understanding of BOM structures, NPI/SOP planning, and supply‑chain constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with structured, fact‑based thinking.
• Clear communication and collaboration across Sales, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Program Management.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively under time pressure.
• Results‑driven mindset with accountability for forecast quality and continuous improvement, aligned with HARMAN values.

• Willingness to travel up to 5%
• Ability to work onsite in Novi, MI
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

• 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.
• Extensive training opportunities through HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

$78,750 - $115,500

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid…