Allocation & Planning Analyst

Job title:

Allocation & Planning Analyst

Company:

Harman

Job description

Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon.By joining HARMAN, you’ll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party boxes and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and we’re looking for someone who is proactive, loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over the globe and has creative ideas.But that’s not all – at HARMAN, you’ll have the opportunity to rapidly develop your skills and cultivate new ideas in our agile and supportive culture.You will join our Demand Planning department based in our EMEA Headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in the position of:Allocation & Planning AnalystAbout the Role:The Allocation & Planning Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring product availability, optimizing product allocation, and driving the demand management process to deliver accurate forecasts for the EMEA Lifestyle organization. This role directly supports the achievement of overall business goals by bridging operational and tactical functions across product allocation and demand planning.As the central point of contact between Sales, Sales Support, Product Marketing, and the Supply Chain organization, you will manage daily operational tasks related to allocation and product availability while contributing to long-term demand planning processes. This specialist role spans multiple areas, primarily focusing on product availability management, allocation optimization, and demand management, with an emphasis on driving alignment between supply and demand.In this role, you will also be responsible for improving allocation and planning processes across EMEA by incorporating new technologies, business intelligence tools, and insights from various sources. Success in this role will require strong collaboration and effective communication with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.Your Team:The Allocation & Planning Analyst will report directly to the Manager Demand Planning EMEA and collaborate closely with a dynamic and cohesive team, including two Sales & Operations (Allocation) Analysts and two Demand Planning Analysts.What You Will Do:In this role, you will balance operational and tactical responsibilities to support product availability, allocation, and demand planning activities. By integrating these functions, you will play a key role in driving improvements in demand management, ensuring optimal product availability, and delivering accurate monthly demand plans for EMEA. Your key responsibilities include:Product Allocation & Availability Management

• Drive the product allocation process to meet EMEA business objectives, including manual allocation during stock shortages or controlled allocation needs.
• Create and maintain optimal allocation plans for selected products and drive excess stock depletion.
• Serve as the central point of contact for inquiries related to product availability.
• Align with stakeholders (Sales, Sales Support, Product Marketing) to manage order priorities.
• Monitor order intake vs. forecast and ensure stock availability to convert forecasted demand into sales.

Demand Planning & S&OP

• Consolidate regional demand plans, and utilize historical data, market trends, and input from Sales, Product Marketing and Finance to develop accurate monthly forecasts per Business Unit for EMEA overall.
• Lead monthly demand review meetings, driving alignment of demand planning with business objectives and supply chain capabilities.
• Analyze demand variability and trends, recommending and driving actions to improve forecast accuracy and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with various departments to secure aligned demand, financial and other business plans.
• Use insights from demand planning and allocation processes to enhance demand management and improve supply chain responsiveness.

Reporting & Data Management

• Provide reporting and analysis to stakeholders, including product availability, allocation plans, forecast-order fill rate, KPIs, demand planning, and S&OP.
• Drive digitalization of reporting through BI tools (e.g., Qlik Sense) and ensure data accuracy in ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP ECC and SAP IBP).
• Develop dashboards and value-added reports to support business analysis and decision-making, driving improvements in demand management.

Business Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements in allocation and demand planning workflows to enhance both product availability and demand management.
• Use allocation and demand planning insights to drive improvements in forecast accuracy, supply chain efficiency, and business outcomes.
• Participate in (cross-functional) projects to improve allocation, demand planning, and broader supply chain processes.

What You Need:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of work experience in Operations or Supply Chain roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA.
• Familiarity with advanced planning systems like SAP IBP (or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills with a business-oriented mindset.
• Highly organized, self-disciplined, and skilled in time management.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Assertive in handling daily responsibilities and decision-making.

What is Nice to Have:

• Hands-on experience with BI tools such as Qlik Sense (or similar).
• A background in project management and process improvement initiatives.

What We Offer:

• HARMAN is offering a unique opportunity for growth and development in the dynamic and exciting world of consumer electronics.
• We provide a flexible work schedule that allows you to work from home, while also enjoying a fantastic new office at Houthavens, Amsterdam.
• At HARMAN, we value diversity and inclusivity, and foster a friendly and supportive global working atmosphere. We believe in investing in our employees through career development opportunities, professional training, and competitive market-based compensation. As part of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer a commuter travel package, environment allowance, and interesting collective health insurance scheme, pension, and employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• As a HARMAN employee, you will have access to professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies, internal talent management leadership acceleration programs, and our “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

And a few reasons you might love it:

• We’re seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team and help us transform the way people experience sound. As a global leader in the audio industry, HARMAN offers the chance to work with iconic brands like JBL, Harman/Kardon, and AKG, as well as cutting-edge technology and industry-first features.
• We value excellence and brilliance in all of our 30,000 employees and we’re looking for talented individuals who share our passion for innovation and superior sound technology. If you’re looking for a career full of brilliant possibilities and the chance to work on industry-first features, then HARMAN is the place for you!

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of a culture that values excellence and brilliance in all of our employees. Apply now and take the first step towards a career full of brilliant possibilities!We look forward to receiving your application! Send your application with your resume and letter of motivation. We will process the applications as we receive them.For more information about the position or the recruitment process, feel free to contact our Recruitment department:Join HARMAN and discover a world of endless possibilities!#LI-MK1#LI-HybridImportant Notice: Recruitment ScamsPlease be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an ‘@harman.com’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in ‘@harman.com’ about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: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.© 2025 HARMAN International. All Rights Reserved. If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call (800) 645-7484 for assistance.

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Location

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:59:53 GMT

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