VP, Supply Chain Management

Role Overview

• Define and execute a global, future-ready supply chain strategy aligned with BU financial goals, margins, cash flow, and resilience.
• Lead supply chain transformation, standardization, and digitalization (AI, IoT).
• Make enterprise-level trade-off decisions across cost, service, risk, and sustainability.
• Act as a key contributor to Automotive BU strategy and long-range planning.
• Own global S&OP and demand planning processes; improve forecast accuracy using PDCA.
• Lead supply planning to balance supply and demand, ensure high service levels, and shift from reactive to preventive planning.
• Establish standardized supply frameworks (EOQ, JIT/consignment, incoterms, risk and supplier performance management).
• Drive supplier development initiatives with Procurement.
• Own global logistics strategy, 4PL operations, TMS optimization, and logistics risk management.
• Set global standards for transport, warehousing, packaging, customs, and trade compliance.
• Lead logistics cost optimization, crisis management, sustainability initiatives, and customer RFQ support.
• Define and execute global inventory strategy supporting cash flow targets.
• Establish governance, KPI dashboards, coverage targets, deviation management, and obsolescence reduction.
• Lead global SCM targets, benchmarks, scorecards, and best-practice standardization.
• Select and deploy SCM IT systems; drive network design and capability development.
• Build strong cross-functional and global stakeholder partnerships.
• Build and develop a high-performing global SCM organization. Lead coaching, training, succession planning, and long-term capability building.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred
• 20+ years in global supply chain leadership or complex operations
• Deep expertise in SCM frameworks, systems, and digital solutions
• Automotive experience preferred
• Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and executive communication
• Proven ability to lead global, cross-cultural teams and drive transformation

Tech Stack

• IoT

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 products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• 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