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HARMAN International

Produces audio systems, infotainment, enterprise automation

Material Planner

Production Planning & SchedulingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePécs, Hungary

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least a secondary-level qualification in logistics, economics, supply chain management, or a technical field, or relevant professional experience in a similar role.
  • Experience in a manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environment.
  • Strong analytical skills and a systems-oriented approach to recognizing relationships and addressing problems.
  • Confident Excel skills and proficiency in preparing reports, summaries, and analyses.
  • Ability to interpret complex datasets and prepare decision-support information based on them.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written Hungarian and English at a confident, negotiation-capable level.

Responsibilities

  • Continuously monitor material availability and identify, analyze, and escalate critical material shortages as needed.
  • Track shortage materials in the short and medium term and regularly communicate and coordinate with suppliers.
  • Prepare decision-support analyses for material shortages or obsolete inventory risks, determine necessary actions, and track their progress.
  • Work actively with related functions to ensure continuous and uninterrupted material supply to production.
  • Participate in internal and customer meetings about critical materials to support the management of supply risks.
  • Represent the operational organization in professional discussions while effectively advocating for company interests.
  • Coordinate and support hardware and software changes from a logistics perspective.
  • Prepare decision-support analyses to optimize the timing of hardware changes while accounting for risks arising from material shortages and obsolescence.
  • Analyze the development of obsolete inventory, determine necessary actions, and coordinate them with the relevant functions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of SAP or another enterprise resource planning system.
  • Professional experience in an automotive or electronics manufacturing environment.
  • Experience managing material shortages, inventory, or production planning.
  • Practical experience in inventory optimization and inventory management processes.
  • Experience maintaining supplier relationships and conducting operational coordination.

About the Company

HARMAN International

Produces audio systems, infotainment, enterprise automation

Harman International is a global leader in audio and connected technologies, serving automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. It designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of products, including audio systems, infotainment solutions, and enterprise automation. The company’s products work by integrating high-quality audio hardware with connected services and software—think car infotainment systems, premium home and portable audio, and enterprise automation tools—often featuring well-known brands such as JBL, Harman Kardon, and AKG. Harman competes by leveraging its diverse brand portfolio, global reach, and emphasis on smart experiences and seamless connectivity across devices and vehicles, along with substantial investment in research and development. Its goal is to remain a leading provider of audio and connected technology, delivering integrated solutions that enhance entertainment, connectivity, and productivity for consumers and businesses alike.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$8B
Headquarters
Stamford, CT
Founded
1980

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