Sr Analyst Sales and Operations Planning

Auto req ID: 23164  
Title: Sr Analyst Sales and Operations Planning 
Job Function: Sales  
Location: SAO PAULO
Additional Location: 
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company  
Full or Part-Time: Full Time  

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

Our International Markets are focused on creating an inclusive and expanding rider community that appeals to new and existing riders. We strive to deliver an H-D experience with an unequivocal customer focus. 

From the UK to Singapore and many places in between, our employees are essential to our success. Our efforts are concentrated on the highest priority markets, primarily North America, Europe and parts of Asia Pacific. We have concentrated our resources in-market for maximum impact in line with our future strategy. Our regional offices and in-market teams have the freedom within a clearly defined framework to make decisions to drive their business. In-market teams are agile and equipped to understand consumer needs, provide focused attention to dealers, and respond more quickly to local market conditions. 

Job Summary

The Senior Analyst Sales & Operations Planning for A&L is responsible for developing the necessary demand and inventory plans, in addition to coordinate supply requests to meet availability goals of Apparel and Licensing (A&L) for a defined geography over the operational timeline associated with that product line. Through effective collaboration with the demand (sales) teams, the product supply teams, and logistics this role is responsible for ensuring the appropriate product or production is available where it will be needed to meet sales objectives, in addition to develop action plans to grow the A&L business. This role is also responsible for coordinating on the equitable allocation of scarce product, efficiently managing the excess and obsolete product, and achieving inventory utilization and optimization goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Own the SKU level supply and inventory plan for the assigned product, geography, and distribution centers for the operational timeline and keep it updated with changing demand and supply conditions
• Manage inventory optimization systems to ensure appropriate response to demand volatility and the optimized balance between availability and asset utilization
• Responsible for monitoring and improving key performance indicators (Key Performance Indicators) to goals against availability, turns, backorders, and excess and obsolete product.
• Drive the continued growth of this business through action plans, supplier development, dealer capability among others
• Participate in allocation of scarce product and the effective management of excess and obsolete product
• Effectively work with supply teams to respond to changes in demand and supply disruptions and make efficient expedite, cancel, and write-off recommendations in addition to optimizing minimum order quantity and lead time parameters
• Participate and make recommendations on strategic initiatives in the supply chain to optimize global product flow
• Participate in the Sales & Operations Planning process balancing demand and supply plans with risk, opportunity, efficient production or supply, and inventory optimization
• Utilize effective communication to describe assumptions, factors, and key inputs into the supply and inventory decision making process

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

N/A

Experience Requirements

Required

• Typically requires related experience
• Aptitude for rapid learning of forecasting, Sales & Operations Planning, inventory management or financial planning
• Statistical forecasting and complex data set analytics experience preferred
• Global business acumen or experience
• Demonstrate a level of communication and interpersonal skills that enables effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced skills in the current office applications primarily Excel with Access or similar database preferred
• English intermediary to advanced

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, employee discounts on motorcycles and related products, general merchandise, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson ( here ).

Direct Reports: No  
Travel Required: 0 - 10%  
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship  
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance