Digital Automotive Supply Chain Leader

Location:

Garching - Bavaria, Germany - Parking 1-5 Business Campus

Additional Location:

Boblingen - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Karlsbad - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Job Family:

Digital

Worker Type Reference:

Regular - Permanent

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Career Level:

M5

Job ID:

R

About the Role:

The Digital Automotive Supply Chain Leader defines and drives the global digital strategy for HARMAN Automotive's end-to-end supply chain—spanning procurement, planning, manufacturing, logistics, and supplier collaboration. Span - Global scale (9+ plants, 200+ suppliers) and transformation scope.

As HARMAN doubles in scale and accelerates its digital transformation, this role will ensure our supply chain remains a driver of growth, resilience, profit and innovation. This role accelerates HARMAN's supply chain transformation by scaling systems, automation, analytics, and AI to deliver measurable improvements in agility, cost, and resilience.

As a key member of the Automotive Digital leadership team, this role partners with global Operations executives to shape the digital 'true north' and make HARMAN's supply chain a strategic advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Vision

• Act as an executive partner to Supply chain and Ops leaders in shaping Digital Supply Chain thought leadership.
• Define and communicate the long-term digital vision for Supplier to Customer dock to dock Supply Chain value chain, aligned with enterprise architecture and Automotive business priorities.
• Shape the digital roadmap to accelerate supply chain transformation, scalability, and innovation.

Transformation & Execution

• Lead enterprise-scale initiatives including S/4HANA transformation, MES modernization, and AI/ML-driven optimization.
• Drive integration and standardization across procurement, manufacturing, planning, and logistics to enable transparency and operational excellence.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Champion a growth mindset and digital culture that empowers teams to innovate and deliver value at scale.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and innovation within the global digital community.

Governance & Performance

• Shape digital investment strategies and governance frameworks to ensure return on investment.
• Ensure stability, security, and compliance across supply chain systems while driving continuous improvement.
• Continuously evaluate digital investments to ensure measurable business outcomes and long-term resilience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive IT and digital leadership experience, including 5+ years in senior global roles.
• Proven success leading complex digital transformations across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and fulfillment.
• Deep understanding of ERP/MES environments, Procurement, Costing, Demand and Supply Planning platforms, Data exchange with partners, Analytics, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-region, director-level teams with a focus on capability building
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial and vendor governance expertise with strong business acumen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP MES, Industry 4.0, IoT, and hybrid ERP landscapes (S/4HANA preferred).
• Familiarity with data governance, analytics, RPA, and AI/ML applications for supply chain optimization.
• Familiarity with Engineering, Finance, and Sales interfaces
• International leadership experience across multi-plant and multi-business operations.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to work from a Harman office located in Germany (Garching, Karlsbad, Boblingen) 3 days per week
• Be willing to travel international up to 25%

What We Offer

• Exciting career opportunity - shape the digital backbone of HARMAN's global automotive supply chain as we double in scale. Partner with senior executives and global operations leaders to influence enterprise strategy
• Flexible work environment
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today

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