A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you'll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Have you heard of JBL or Harman/Kardon, some of the world's leading audio brands? The markets we are leading in, are fast paced, fun and dynamic.

We make headphones, portable speakers for Consumer, also Professional audio for Stadiums and Live Concerts, and for Automotive, audio and connectivity.

At HARMAN, you have more than a career. Our agile culture gives you the chance to rapidly develop your skills, learn quickly and find ways to create excellent results. We invite you to constantly challenge yourself, cultivate new ideas, work on something new and enhance your abilities. There are many great opportunities across all of our HARMAN divisions and locations. Like this one.

About the Role

The Sr. SAP Inhouse Consultant (MM, WM, PP or Ariba SBN/SCC) for Digital Supply Chain will be responsible from IT side to manage and deliver best-in-class services for a complex Supply Chain systems landscape. You will be part of the Global Digital Supply Chain team working in the IT Departement that is responsible to support, evaluating, designing and deploying Supply Chain processes and systems along with the required resources either internal or outsourced.

The Sr. SAP Inhouse Consultant (MM, WM, PP or Ariba SBN/SCC) for Digital Supply Chain will admin and support the global-regional and local projects and systems deployments with focus on, but not limited to America region. The Sr. SAP Inhouse Consultant (MM, WM, PP or Ariba SBN/SCC) will be part of a global SAP IT Organization responsible Harman wide (America, EU, Asia) for the business Unit Automotive for all related SAP SCM Modules (SAP PP, SAP MM, SAP WM, SAP PP, SAP PM, SAP QM, SAP Ariba).

This position has a deep impact in the complete Harman Supply Chain process and systems from IT side. This role will interact with different organizational levels from global and regional Business Process Owners (BPO) to manufacturing and supply chain regional Sr. Directors including key or end users.

Your Team

This position does not have any direct reports. However this position will manage a set of service providers/contractors that will be engage when working on the department projects, incidents or services request. This position will report to a Digital Supply Chain Manager in the IT department.

What You Will Do

• This position will be responsible to coordinate new SAP implementations, enhancements and provide end users support out of the IT organization of Harman.
• As a Sr. SAP Inhouse Consultant (MM, WM, PP or Ariba SBN/SCC), you will analyze current business needs to anticipate and provide and implement solutions according with business requirements based on the current SAP landscape (MM, SAP WM, SAP PUR, SAP PP and SAP PM)
• Work with Digital and External personnel to troubleshoot problems and resolve service request related to Digital Supply Chain Systems and Services (mainly SAP)
• Write functional - technical specifications-requirements, development of training material, process documentations and organization of training courses
• Estimate solution's effort and schedules for projects and initiatives
• Suggests options and recommend solutions to key business users for continuous improvement in daily business operations
• Work with internal Digital supply chain resources and external vendors during project assignments
• Knowledge sharing with key users and and the IT Team
• This roles requires though leadership, change orientation, excellent collaboration and customer service skills

What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computers, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum 5-7 years total experience in SAP MM, WM, PP or Ariba SBN/SCC as a SAP functional consultant (Inhouse or external) working in an IT Organisation
• At least 5 Projects with hands on implementations experience (in configuration, blueprinting, etc.) from IT side
• Knowledge and understanding of SAP MM, WM, PP or Ariba SBN/SCC from an IT side
• Experience in handling vendor and contractors teams from IT side.
• Proven IT support skills in resolving Incidents and Service request
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem solving skills, including the proven ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment and manage multiple projects and daily support
• A global perspective with the ability to understand and work effectively in a culturally diverse organization
• Proven ability to manage key stakeholder interests, simultaneously managing conflicting priorities and business interests
• Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal and relationship management skills with excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated experience managing customer-facing, strategic projects as well as Application Development projects.
• Industry experience in manufacturing Industries
• Good English speaking and writing skills
• Proactive attitude and driver mentality

What is Nice to Have

• MBA preferred.
• S4 Hana experience
• BI and Analytics experience
• Project management related certifications (PMO, Agile, Scrum)
• Confluence or Jira Knowledge
• Formal Problem solving training or certifications
• Having SAP EDI, SAP LSMW, SAPscript/SAPforms and SAP ABAP knowledge is a big plus.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel
• Be willing to work in an office, or a manufacturing facility
• Be willing to have flexible working hours depending on the Global-Regional-Local Initiatives, projects, and enhancements.
• English 100% as second language
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.)
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global environment
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program

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HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)