SAP IBP Center of Competence

Role Overview

• SAP IBP Process Development & Solutioning
• Design, develop, and continuously improve Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes across demand -, supply
• and material planning to support stable and efficient supply chain operations
• Identify SAP IBP use cases to unlock additional functionalities and business value
• Drive optimization of SAP IBP‑based supply chain solutions, including data structures, configurations, and end‑to‑end process alignment
• Test technical solutions provided by digital teams (or externals) and validate business value
• Drive the automation and optimization of manual planning, reporting, and analysis activities, improving data quality, efficiency, and decision speed
• Stakeholder Engagement & Subject Matter Expert
• Build and foster cross-organizational SAP IBP community to drive confidence and adoption (functionalities, hands-on practice, follow-up training)
• Roll out new processes, solutions and enhancements across Harman in regards of IBP
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert and spread your knowledge about (SAP) Integrated Business Planning and the correlated processes across the organization (global and plants)
• Crisis Management & Task Force Activities
• Act as a hands‑on problem solver, implementing short‑term fixes while designing sustainable process improvements
• Rapidly stabilize IBP and supply chain processes during disruptions (e.g. S/4HANA transition, planning instability, data issues)
• Analyze SAP and IBP data, processes, and configurations to identify root causes and define corrective actions
• Drive replacement of manual workarounds with automation and optimized processes to restore reliability and efficiency
• Ensure transparency, decision discipline, and process ownership until the organization returns to business‑as‑usual operations
• Develop and deliver clear, fact‑based reporting to support fast and informed management decisions

Requirements

• A degree in Business Informatics/Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Operations
• Proven experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in an automotive or electronics manufacturing environment
• Strong background in problem solving and continuous improvement within supply chain and planning processes
• Hands-on SAP user experience in MM, PP, and DP modules; experience in automotive or electronics industries is a strong advantage
• SAP customizing experience, particularly in MM, PP, and DP; experience with Warehouse Management (WM) and SAP S/4HANA is an advantage
• Demonstrated experience in SAP IBP time-series implementations; OBP exposure is considered an advantage
• Expert user experience in SAP IBP time-series planning, including SIOE and SIOP, using Excel and WebUI; constraint-based planning experience is an advantage
• Practical experience with SAP IBP time-series master data management
• IBP time-series customizing experience, especially key figure creation and development, is an advantage
• Advanced Excel skills, including lookups and statistical formulas; macro programming experience is a plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights paired with fast decision making ability
• Excellent communication skills with fluent English required as well as robustness
• Strong collaboration skills, with proven experience working across multiple functions, including IT, Production Planning, Procurement, Demand Planning, and Finance
• High motivation to identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and data quality

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development