Associate Planning Specialist

Job Role Description

Are you passionate about orchestrating supply chains that ensure the right products reach the right place at the right time? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Supply Planner, you'll be managing end-to-end supply planning processes that ensure seamless material availability and production readiness across our global operations. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Supply Chain Planning team, you'll create impact by optimizing supply plans and inventory strategies that keep our production lines running efficiently and our customers satisfied worldwide.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, production capacity, and inventory targets
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and order fulfillment
• Monitor supply performance metrics and proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
• Manage inventory levels to balance service level targets with working capital optimization
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve supply constraints and expedite critical orders
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and S&OP practices
  
  

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a detail-oriented supply chain professional with strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to optimize complex planning processes. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in supply planning, production planning, or materials planning within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making
  
  

Why you'll love working here

Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering.
• On-demand training and structured development programmes to support your growth.
  
  

Valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.

Join Grundfos, apply today!