Manager – Supply Chain Analytics

A Career at HARMAN

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.

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, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

What You’ll Be Part Of

Manager, Supply Chain Analytics is a core team member of the Consumer Audio China Supply Chain and a key interface and change driver for supply chain analytics, business transformation, project management and operation excellence.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading supply chain analytics and reporting, master data and product lifecycle management, demo sample management, and continuous improvement and integration, working closely with Regional Sales, Marketing, Controlling and Global Operations teams to translate business requirements and supply chain data into actionable insights, identifies the gaps and improvement opportunities, and drives process standardization, automation and AI-enabled solutions. The position also oversees key operational processes, ensuring strong data quality, process control and operational efficiency to support sustainable business growth.

供应链分析经理是消费中国事业部供应链的核心团队成员，也是供应链分析、业务转型、项目管理和卓越运营的关键接口人和变革推动者。

在此职位上，你将负责领导供应链分析和报告、主数据和产品生命周期管理、演示样品管理以及持续改进和整合工作。您将与区域销售、市场营销、财务控制和全球运营团队紧密合作，将业务需求和供应链数据转化为可执行的洞察，识别差距和改进机会，并推动流程标准化、自动化和人工智能解决方案的应用。此外，您还将负责监督关键运营流程，确保数据质量、流程控制和运营效率，以支持业务的可持续增长。

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Master Data & Lifecycle Management. Own and govern Vendor and Product Master Data processes for China, with particular focus on New Product Introduction (NPI) and End-of-Life (EOL) management. Ensure master data accuracy, completeness and timely system maintenance to support uninterrupted supply chain and commercial operations. Drive improvements in data quality, governance and process efficiency, including opportunities for automation and exception-based management.
• Demo Sample Management. Own the end-to-end demo sample management process, from Sales and Marketing requests through order placement, delivery, utilization, return and inventory reconciliation. Ensure demo samples are properly tracked and utilized, provide monthly inventory visibility, and continuously improve inventory utilization and process efficiency.
• Supply Chain Analytics (AI) & Business Intelligence. Lead the development and continuous improvement of supply chain analytics, KPI reporting and management dashboards covering master data, product lifecycle, cost, inventory, sales operations and other key supply chain performance areas. Partner closely with Global S&OP and cross-functional stakeholders to translate data into actionable business insights, identify performance gaps and root causes, and drive corrective actions to achieve business targets. Drive greater adoption of digital, automation and AI capabilities to improve reporting efficiency, data accuracy and decision quality. Reduce repetitive manual work by standardizing data models, automating workflows and developing scalable analytical solutions.
• Systems Integration & Digital Transformation. Serve as the primary Supply Chain interface for China for integrated internal and external systems, including SAP, IBP, Qlik and the Dealer Portal. Lead the collection, analysis and prioritization of regional business requirements across functions, translate business needs into standardized functional requirements, and represent China in global system and process discussions. Coordinate solution design and UAT, implementation and post-launch stabilization for relevant system enhancements, increase operational efficiency and support business growth.
• Internal & External Audit and Compliance. Coordinate supply chain-related internal and external audit activities, working cross-functionally to prepare required data, documentation and business explanations. Partner with Controlling and other relevant functions to ensure timely and accurate submissions, address audit findings, and strengthen process controls where required.
• Continuous Improvement & Strategic Projects. Lead or support cross-functional supply chain analytics, digitalization and process improvement initiatives based on evolving business priorities.

• 主数据及生命周期管理。负责中国区供应商和产品主数据流程的管理，尤其侧重于新产品导入 (NPI) 和产品生命周期结束 (EOL) 管理。确保主数据的准确性、完整性和及时的系统维护，以支持不间断的供应链和商业运营。推动数据质量、治理和流程效率的提升，包括自动化和异常管理方面的机会。
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• 样品管理。负责端到端的样品管理流程，涵盖从销售和市场营销需求到订单下达、交付、使用、退货和库存核对的整个过程。确保样品得到妥善跟踪和使用，提供月度库存可见性，并持续改进库存利用率和流程效率。
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• 供应链分析（人工智能）及商业智能。领导供应链分析、KPI 报告和管理仪表盘的开发和持续改进，涵盖主数据、产品生命周期、成本、库存、销售运营和其他关键供应链绩效领域。与全球销售与运营计划 (S&OP) 团队和跨职能部门的利益相关者紧密合作，将数据转化为可执行的业务洞察，识别绩效差距和根本原因，并推动采取纠正措施以实现业务目标。推动数字化、自动化和人工智能技术的更广泛应用，以提高报告效率、数据准确性和决策质量。通过标准化数据模型、自动化工作流程和开发可扩展的分析解决方案，减少重复性的人工工作。
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• 系统集成与数字化转型。作为中国区供应链的主要接口，负责集成内部和外部系统，包括 SAP、IBP、Qlik 和经销商门户。领导跨职能部门的区域业务需求收集、分析和优先级排序，将业务需求转化为标准化的功能需求，并在全球系统和流程讨论中代表中国。协调相关系统增强的解决方案设计和用户验收测试 (UAT)、实施和上线后稳定运行，提高运营效率并支持业务增长。
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• 内部和外部审计与合规。协调与供应链相关的内部和外部审计活动，跨职能部门合作准备所需数据、文档和业务说明。与财务控制和其他相关职能部门合作，确保及时准确地提交文件，解决审计发现的问题，并在必要时加强流程控制。
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• 持续改进与战略项目。根据不断变化的业务优先级，领导或支持跨职能的供应链分析、数字化和流程改进计划。

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Engineering, Information Systems or related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant supply chain operational experience, including meaningful experience in supply chain analytics, digital transformation or business systems.
• Fluent English and Chinese, excellent communication skill and strong interpersonal skills with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong understanding of Sales & Operation Planning, Inventory Management, and supply chain KPIs, strong experience with SAP and BI/analytics solutions, IBP and Qlik experience would be a plus.
• Strong analytical capability, presentation skills and advanced Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint are advantages.
• Demonstrated experience in requirements gathering, process design, UAT, implementation and continuous improvement. Ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly to management and influence global/cross-functional stakeholders.
• Individual Contributor. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, result driven, and committed to delivering high performance.
• 供应链、商业分析、工程、信息系统或相关专业的学士或以上学位。
• 7年以上相关供应链运营经验，包括在供应链分析、数字化转型或业务系统方面的丰富经验。
• 中英文流利，具备优秀的沟通能力和良好的人际交往能力，能够与跨职能团队和外部合作伙伴有效协作。
• 深入了解销售与运营计划、库存管理和供应链KPI，拥有丰富的SAP和BI/分析解决方案经验，熟悉IBP和Qlik者优先考虑。
• 较强的分析能力、演示技巧，并精通Microsoft Office，Excel和PowerPoint优先考虑。
• 拥有需求收集、流程设计、用户验收测试、实施和持续改进方面的经验。能够清晰地向管理层传达复杂的分析结果，并影响全球/跨职能部门的利益相关者。
• 独立贡献者。积极主动，注重细节，以结果为导向，并致力于取得优异的业绩。

Bonus Points if You Have

• Individual Contributor. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, result driven, and committed to delivering high performance.
• 独立贡献者。积极主动，注重细节，以结果为导向，并致力于取得优异的业绩。

What You Can Expect

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite four days a week.
• Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
• Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
• Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
• Tuition reimbursement support
• Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development
  
  

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, 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.