VP, Global Supply Chain & Operations - PRO SBU

Description & Requirements

About the Role

The Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Operations is responsible for leading the end-to-end Business Operations function for the Professional Solutions SBU. This role is accountable for operational excellence, manufacturing performance, organizational effectiveness, and business results through leadership of Global Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, Logistics, Demand Planning, Digitization, and Strategic Transformation initiatives.

This executive leader is responsible for developing and executing global operations strategies that optimize manufacturing footprint, supply chain performance, product quality, cost competitiveness, customer service, and business scalability. The role ensures seamless integration across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, fulfillment, and continuous improvement activities to deliver world-class operational performance.

This role plays a critical strategic leadership role, partnering closely with SBU leadership, Engineering, Finance, Sales, regional teams, and manufacturing sites worldwide to drive performance, resilience, and continuous improvement across the end-to-end value chain. This leader serves as the primary operational integrator across the organization, ensuring alignment between business strategy, manufacturing execution, and operational performance while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Your Team

• Six senior level direct reports and lead a global team of approximately 1,000 employees

What You Will Do

• Define and execute global Business Operations strategies that support profitable growth, operational excellence, scalability, and customer satisfaction
• Lead strategic transformation initiatives focused on improving operational effectiveness, business performance, cost competitiveness, and organizational agility
• Lead global supply chain performance across demand planning, forecasting, procurement, logistics, inventory management, and fulfillment activities
• Establish and drive an integrated business planning (IBP) process aligning Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and regional teams
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of global manufacturing operations, driving performance, capacity, footprint optimization, localization initiatives, and make-versus-buy decisions to support business growth and operational excellence
• Provide executive leadership for global quality systems, supplier quality, product quality performance, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead global procurement and logistics strategies that support business growth, operational efficiency, and supply continuity
• Drive supplier performance management, strategic sourcing initiatives, and risk mitigation programs
• Lead digital transformation initiatives leveraging analytics, automation, AI-enabled tools, and advanced technologies
• Establish business performance management processes, operational reviews, KPI governance structures, and execution disciplines
• Lead, develop, and inspire a globally distributed team while fostering accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related discipline
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global supply chain, business operations, quality, procurement, logistics, operational excellence, or related functions
• 10+ years leading large, geographically dispersed, cross-functional organizations
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and operational improvement programs
• Strong executive presence with proven ability to influence and align stakeholders globally
• Deep understanding of supply chain management, quality systems, procurement, logistics, operational excellence, and business performance management
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and change leadership skills
• Deep functional credibility with proven multinational and cross‑regional experience
• Strong experience in a fast‑paced global industries
• Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence, cost competitiveness, and business performance at a senior leadership level
• Demonstrated senior leadership track record in strategy formulation and execution, performance delivery, and business
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse, and geographically distributed teams across functions and cultures
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate complex topics clearly to senior executive audiences
• Strong analytical capability, business acumen, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and deliver results in a dynamic global environment

Bonus Points if You Have

• Professional Audio, Video or Lighting industry experience in global environments and dynamic organizations
• Long‑term exposure to senior management operating models and enterprise decision environments

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 50%, domestic and international travel
• Be willing to work in an office in Richardson, TX or Northridge, CA in a hybrid model
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

Pay Transparency

$ 240,000 - $ 352,000

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

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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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.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.()

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