Inventory Manager

HARMAN International

Inventory Manager at HARMAN developing global inventory strategies using advanced analytics. Leading cross-functional collaboration to enhance supply chain efficiency and inventory governance.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRichardson • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $108,750 - $159,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of global inventory strategies aligned with financial and operational goals.
Own monthly Executive SIOP reviews and drive alignment across planning, procurement, and manufacturing teams.
Design and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI, Qlik Sense, or similar BI tools to monitor inventory KPIs (e.g., turns, E&O, fill rate).
Utilize predictive analytics and machine learning models to forecast inventory needs and identify reduction opportunities.
Implement automation tools for real-time inventory tracking, replenishment, and cycle counting.
Collaborate with IT and data science teams to integrate AI-driven forecasting and demand sensing capabilities.
Manage inventory targets through dynamic safety stock adjustments and build-to-stock models.
Partner with factories and suppliers to ensure supply visibility and mitigate backorders.
Conduct root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies and leads corrective action plans.
Supervise and mentor a team of inventory analysts and planners.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making across the supply chain.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, Finance, or related field; master’s preferred.
10+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, or finance roles.
3+ years of experience in people management and cross-functional leadership.
Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, Qlik Sense, and advanced Excel.
Strong analytical skills with experience in data modeling, forecasting, and machine learning applications.
Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Experience in global supply chains and multicultural business environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement Savings plan.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory managementpredictive analyticsmachine learningdata modelingforecastingautomation toolsdynamic safety stock adjustmentsbuild-to-stock modelsroot cause analysiscontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillscollaborationmentoringdata-driven decision-makingcross-functional leadershipproblem-solvingadaptability