Advanced Analyst - SAP IBP

Job Summary

Introduction: 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

As an Advanced Analyst - IBP (Integrated Business Planning), you will be an individual contributor responsible for developing and configuring solutions across Demand Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Sales Operations Planning (SOP). You will work closely with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to support effective planning processes and deliver scalable IBP solutions. Reporting to the Director, this role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys solving complex planning challenges, collaborating across functions, and translating business requirements into effective SAP IBP solutions.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for supply chain planning solutions, specializing in Demand Supply Planning, Sales Operations Planning (SOP), and SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Provide functional expertise and governance for SAP IBP, including solution configuration and continuous enhancements aligned with business requirements.
• Design, support, and document end-to-end supply chain planning processes, workflows, and data models across SAP IBP and its integrated solutions.
• Drive the solution architecture and integration across SAP IBP and SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain, supporting business transformation and process optimization.
• Lead project workstreams and strategic initiatives for implementing new capabilities and enhancing existing functionalities across SAP IBP and SAP ECC/S/4HANA Supply Chain.
• Drive accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the SAP IBP environment while effectively managing priorities, risks, dependencies, and scope changes.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• 6-8 years of hands-on experience in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), with expertise across Demand and Supply planning, Inventory, Response Planning, and SOP.
• Proven experience delivering at least two full-cycle SOP implementations and one full-cycle Response Supply Planning implementation.
• Strong hands-on expertise in SAP IBP configuration, including Key Figures, custom calculations, planning operators, planning filters, parameters, and advanced planning profiles.
• In-depth knowledge of Statistical Forecasting, Demand Sensing, ABC/XYZ Segmentation, New Product Introduction (NPI), Data Realignment, Forecast Consumption, and Forecast Accuracy.
• Strong understanding of SAP IBP master data, unified planning areas, time-series and order-based planning, including Heuristics and Optimizers.
• Experience integrating SAP IBP with SAP ECC/S/4HANA modules such as PP, MM, and SD, along with hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, implementation roadmaps, and end-to-end project delivery.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• Ability to analyze and reverse-engineer existing HARMAN SAP IBP processes to design, document, and implement future system enhancements and change requests.
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives from planning and execution through successful delivery.

Things To Know

• Willingness to work in a hybrid office environment, balancing in-person collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Based in Bangalore or Pune, with the flexibility to travel up to 10% based on business requirements.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required to support critical project deployments and meet business deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong collaboration abilities and a foundational understanding of project management.