Job Description

General information

Location

Budapest - Budapest, Hungary

Job Family:

Supply Chain

Worker Type Reference:

Regular - Permanent

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Career Level:

P3

Job ID:

R-55144-2026

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Description & Requirements

About the Role

The Demand Planning team drives accuracy and efficiency in forecasting realistic, unconstrained demand over a 24‑month horizon. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to produce a reliable monthly consensus forecast and report directly to the Demand Planning Team Lead.

What You Will Do

• Ownership, and coordination for all Demand Planning (Forecasting) activities for the assigned OEMs.
• Accountable for delivering a monthly rolling 24-month consensus forecast, working together with a cross functional team of Customer Business Unit, Program Managers, and other key members.
• Support monthly financial closing and ensure on time delivery of data including account review and variance analysis.
• Coordination of 5Y/10YP (five years/ ten years plan) activities together with the Sales excellence team
• Ensure 100% adherence to the Global Consensus Demand Planning Process using Integrated Business Planning (IBP) tool.
• Maintain and use key input data elements like system program architecture, car production volume, customer forecasts, etc. in preparation of the forecasts.
• Drive forecast excellence with high forecast accuracy levels.
• Support in preparation for Senior Leadership meetings when needed.
• Prepare KPI-s, reports as well as ad-hoc analysis to drive progress.
• Support process improvement activities, projects
• Any other tasks as required by the business.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Associates degree or equivalent in a related field.
• At least 3+ years in Sales & Operations Planning.
• Knowledge of/experience in ERP systems: SAP, IBP, BW preferred.
• Strong Analytical skills with the ability to manage big data sets.
• Flexible independent worker with an ability to lead and problem solve.

Fluent English

Bonus Points if You Have

• Strong preference for a background in Global Automotive environment.
• Experience with QlikSense analytics or similar Business Intelligence tool
• Experience with Business warehouse

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10% of international travel.
• Be willing to work in an office in Budapest 3 times a week (hybrid).

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.

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Pay Transparency

Ft 9,270,000 - Ft 13,596,000

The above represents the annual gross base salary range for this role.

Variable compensation and allowances: Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may also be available, such as quarterly or annual bonus pay, commission payments, long term incentive compensation, or certain allowances. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

How we set pay: The pay posted is a reasonable estimate of the wage range anticipated for this position. Pay is determined using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, role scope/responsibilities, and location-based market factors (where applicable). In appropriate circumstances, based on objective, job-related factors, the final determination on pay may deviate from the posted range.

Pay history: Please do not include current or past pay information in your application. We do not request pay history as part of our recruitment process.

Benefits: HARMAN is interested in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits. Offerings vary by country and employment arrangement and reflect a combination of statutory requirements and company-provided programs. These may include paid time off and holidays, sick and family leave, as well as health and wellbeing support and retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with other locally relevant benefits. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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