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 market we are leading in is fast paced, fun and dynamic. Our headphones, portable speakers and home entertainment systems will become your area of expertise.

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 our HARMAN divisions and locations. Like this one.

You will join our Supply Chain Management department based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in the position of: 

Supply Chain Specialist (Warehouse)

About the Role:

Join Harman Lifestyle Consumer Audio EMEA as a Logistics specialist and become an integral part of our regional supply chain team! Reporting directly to the Logistics Manager, you'll be the first point of contact for all satellite warehouse daily operations, responsible for stock control related to these hubs, and be the link between departments as Freight In, Warehousing, Sales Support, Finance and Legal to ensure that any operational issues/initiatives are resolved. The Supply Chain Specialist – Warehouse will also handle Projects within his area of responsibilities.

We're seeking a dynamic individual who thrives in fast-paced, global environments and has a proven track record of orchestrating operational and logistics services transformation. As a collaborative partner, you'll excel at supporting, influencing, and driving initiatives and small to medium projects. Data-driven, innovative, and resilient, you'll continuously seek opportunities for improvement and growth. Embrace the challenge of solving complex problems to gain a competitive edge and relish the opportunity for ongoing learning and development.

To succeed in this role, you should have thorough knowledge of supply chain management and understanding of logistics procedures, but also truly enjoy overseeing and implementing solutions that require cooperation with several stakeholders and departments as well as knowledge and understanding of different IT tools within Supply chain.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and contribute to our journey of excellence and scalability, then this position is for you!

Your Team:

In this role, you will report to the Logistics Manager on warehousing within the Operations department. You will work closely with the Logistics Manager for transportation, and stock controller.

What You Will Do:

Warehousing & Distribution

• Coordinate and monitor in- and outbound flow & distribution flow for the satellite warehouses (UK hub and personalization hub NL)
• Proactively optimize the supply chain from order to delivery and identify key capabilities to be developed and process and cost improvement opportunities in our operations.
• Provide Performance Dashboard and reporting to management (KPI, cost, projects status…).
• Manage satellite warehouse inventory (wall-to-wall counts, cycle counts, scrapping, utilization)
• Prepare forecasting for the satellite hubs
• Ensure processes, procedures, tools are compliant, practical and optimized to fulfil business and regulatory requirements.
• Creating processes and work instructions for internal use by other departments
• Stay up to date with all relative duties, tariffs, VAT, and customs requirements for your region’s activities.

Project Management

• Lead and execute assigned projects
• Monitor departmental projects  
• Develop and maintain reports for logistics department
• Initiate and implement improvement supply chain projects

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management or similar.
• At least 5 years’ relevant work experience in a multidisciplined Logistics role, of which at least 2-3 years of managing operations combined with business knowledge.
• Project management skills. Has experience in large project implementation linked to warehouse operations, and logistics in general.
• Able to develop and execute changes and initiatives on tactical level to achieve regional objectives.
• Strong analytic skills, presenting data as compelling information with high level of attention to details and accuracy of data.
• Experience in dealing with complex matters and projects.
• Independent worker with strong planning and organizing skills.
• Experience with MS office suite, especially excel
• Experience with SAP is highly preferable
• Fluent in English
• Resistant to stress

What Makes You Eligible:

• Be willing to travel up to 40%, domestically and within Europe.
• Be willing to work in an office in Amsterdam.

What We Offer:

• A flexible work schedule where you will be able to work from home up to 40% and the remaining days in in a fantastic new office at Houthavens, Amsterdam.
• You are going to work in an international team within a friendly global working atmosphere.
• HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation.
• Top-notch employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, Bowers & Wilkins, AKG etc.)
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies.
• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• A unique opportunity to contribute to drive revenue growth and nurture strategic trust-based relationships.

Join HARMAN and discover a world of endless possibilities!

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.