
Manager, Global Logistics Finance
- Budapest
- Állandó
- Teljes munkaidő
- Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
- Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
- Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
- Management of Global Freight Bill Audit & Payment (FBAP) provider and it's activities, including:
- Oversight of the receiving and timely processing of invoices
- Being first point of contact for external FBAP provider and Harman forwarders on all invoice related questions
- Analytic reporting across all services and modes of transportation
- Partner with Business units and functional owners to explore and understand root cause behind logistics spending - identify opportunities for improvement, cost savings
- Gain internal BU and regional alignment to include all modes of transportation and capture 100% of the global logistics spend within the FBAP process
- Analyze/validate the logistics budget versus actual cost differences on plant level
- Work with the external FBAP provider, Harman Shared Services and business unit finance teams to prompt issue resolution and corrective actions
- Support a global redesign of the indirect logistics procure-to-pay process, ensure visibility to pending payments and accrual reporting, and timely payment of external LSPs
- Collaborate with Harman Global Control Tower (4PL) to ensure technology interface between shipments and invoices
- Document and develop a process to maintain general ledger account coding logic by Region, by Division / BU. Manage / Track changes
- Redesign, document and control SAP info records maintenance cycle for freight and duty ensuring highest data integrity and accuracy
- Preparation and presentation of reports and status updates for management reviews
- Preparation and presentation of reports and status updates for internal customers
- Build and maintain close working relationships with internal- and external stakeholders to optimize Harman's Logistics network
- Establish and report global KPIs, share best-in-class practices, and identify synergies across business units
- Be an agent of positive change: Improve internal / external customer satisfaction by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; establishing and communicating service metrics; monitoring and analyzing results.
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations or another related field, or equivalent experience in distribution, warehousing, logistics and/or operations management
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience in Finance or Logistics with a preference in automotive / electronics distribution. Experience managing a FBAP partner is a plus
- Data oriented mindset and strong analytical skills required
- Understanding of corporate finance structure
- Drive for continuous improvement and Lean mindset
- Ability to influence through effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong Project Management skills
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Possess a can-do attitude and an owner mindset
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Must possess excellent computer skills (Microsoft office applications).
- Knowledge of SAP is required
- Master's degree
- Experience in automating reports and analyses
- Ability to pay close attention to details
- Lean Sigma / Problem solving certification
- Qlik or Power BI knowledge
- Willingness to work in the Harman Budapest office
- Willingness to work across multiple time zones when needed
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- 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
- Tuition reimbursement
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development