Materials Business Analyst

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 markets we are leading in, are fast paced, fun and dynamic._
- We make headphones, portable speakers for Consumer, also Professional audio for Stadiums and Live Concerts, and for Automotive, audio and connectivity._
- 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 of our HARMAN divisions and locations. Like this one._

Position Summary:
This role will define and execute the strategy to create a state of the art Business Analyst community within the IT Organization which includes defining the used methodology, processes and templates as well as train the existing employees.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Bussiness Analyst.
- As a part of the supervisory responsibilities, if there is not an employee to attend the process, the direct boss will have to attend the process or assign the activities to another employee (with equal qualifications).

Job Responsibilities:

- Conducts inquiries pertaining to the development of new information or systems requirements to meet current and projected business objectives.
- Leads others in analyzing, or may independently analyze customer requirements, procedures, and problems to improve existing systems in Materials Department.
- Prepares, or may lead others in preparing, functional, systems and program specifications.
- Develops project plans and implementation schedules, and reviews those of other analysts for accuracy and completeness.
- Confers with functional Materials organizations involved to determine requirements.
- Maintains and develops, or may oversee maintenance and development of documentation for Responsable of Materials area.
- Maintains thorough knowledge and in-depth field experience regarding, and leads other analysts and architects in the definition and implementation of, emerging or job technologies required to satisfy business requirements, including, but not limited to, formal or self paced professional development.
- Provides status updates of assigned projects, including formal presentations to Project, IT and Senior Management.
- Recommends/oversees Customer training.
- Maintains positive relations with all employees encouraging them to suggest ways of improving IT systems.
- Serves as escalation point for troubleshooting issues and coordinates with other Business Analysts and technical personnel for their resolution.
- Maintains a good working relationship with Customers and vendors.
- Adheres to, and ensures adherence in association with Project Management by other team members to all IT and department policy, processes and procedures.
- Assists Project Management in leading and participates in the exchange of ideas and information within the department. Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

- Integrity.
- Innovation.
- Inclusion.
- Teamwork & Respect.
- Excellence.
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems preferred.
- 3 - 5 years of work experience in a related position.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Leadership.
- Change Orientation.
- Collaboration.
- Judgment.
- Result Driven.
- Strong experience as a BA (around 5 years), ability to work independently, produce artifacts.
- (process flows, requirements, etc.) and stand their ground with management when pushed back.
- Experience / exposure to a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to travel 30 to 50% of their time.
- Work in a heavily ‘matrixed’ environment.
- Achievement oriented.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Emotional Intelligence.
- Autonomy.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Willingness to travel.
- Willingness to work in an office.

What We Offer
- Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).
- Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world.
- Inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities
- Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration.
- On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development provided by our Wellness Committee, Volunteer Committee and Harman Women’s Ne