Lead Sales and Operations Planning
Shanghai, SH, CN
Auto req ID: 41997
Title: Lead Sales and Operations Planning
Job Function: Sales
Location: SHANGHAI
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 Lead Sales and Operations Planning role is responsible for providing leadership using an infl uentialleadership style with global Sales and Operations Planning for motorcycles / parts and accessories / generalmerchandise. This position will lead project teams through the coordination and development of the integratedworldwide retail and wholesale forecasts, and / or inventory (company and dealer) and production plans withrelevant stakeholders to maximize volume growth on a worldwide basis.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and improve Sales & Operations Planning processes, standardization of work, planningcalendars, performance & process metrics, meetings, presentations, after action reviews (AAR), Excelspreadsheets, especially as these items relate to the Sales & Operations Planning 5 Step Process (datagathering, demand planning, supply planning, pre-Sales & Operations Planning meeting and ExecutiveSales & Operations Planning meeting)
- Evaluate and comprehend worldwide retail sales, wholesale shipments, inventory (company and dealer)and production plans in all markets
- Develop processes to ensure alignment to optimize sales and inventory levels in conjunction with worldwidesales and fi nance objectives and strategies
- Lead change management eff orts to increase the infl uence, which worldwide retail analysis and planningwill have on corporate objectives
- Develop and implement best practices and metrics to increase and show the health of Sales & OperationsPlanning as a process
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by helping to manage short and long-range Sales & OperationsPlanning goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures that are consistently applied throughout thecompany
Education Requirements
Education Specifications
N/A
Experience Requirements
Required
- Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience
- Demonstrated experience in supply chain management of forecasting leadership with project management,meeting facilitation and business process development experience
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Profi cient in data analysis and ability to analyze data on a problem-to-solution level and make appropriaterecommendations
- Ability to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
Preferred
- Experience with change management
- Motorcycle, Parts & Accessories, General Merchandise and Licensed Product knowledge
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: 10 - 25%
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance
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Demand Planner, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Pre-Sales, Supply Planner, Operations, Sales