Logistics, Supply Chain & Purchasing
DBS Demand Planning Leader
Job Description

At Grundfos, we pioneer solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve quality of life for people. As a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, we are driven by innovation, sustainability, and a deep commitment to making a difference. With over 19,000 employees worldwide, we are united by a shared purpose: to respect, protect, and advance the flow of water.

 

About the Role:
We are looking for a Demand Planning Leader to join our DBS Supply Chain team on a maternity cover contract. This is a unique opportunity to lead the demand planning process for a region, working closely with Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate forecasting and strategic alignment.

 

This role bridges short-term execution with long-term planning and offers a potential pathway to a permanent position in the future.

 

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure the quality of the 0–18 month demand plan for the region (30%)
• Monitor and improve forecast accuracy and bias in collaboration with Sales (15%)
• Lead the region SIOE process (15%)
• Develop and communicate key assumptions behind the demand plan (10%)
• Build strong relationships with sales companies and customers (10%)
• Strengthen demand planning capabilities across the region (10%)
• Govern the Division Demand Review process (10%)
• Act as the key liaison with the Finance community on demand planning

 

You’ll collaborate with:
• Division and Group Supply Chain
• Sales and Finance teams
• Local and regional planning teams
• And other teams

 

What We’re Looking For:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Economics, or related field
• Experience: 5+ years in Supply Chain Management within multinational environments

 

Skills:
• Strong analytical and data management capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Fluent in English
• Knowledge of SIOP / S&OP processes
• Familiarity with E2E supply chain and logistics concepts

 

Day-to-Day Benefits:
• Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.
• If you’ll be working from your home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a good workstation. However, you are always welcome to our offices where you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues.
• Flexible working hours and up to 3 days’ additional paid leave for volunteering.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance, parental support, internal well-being consultants, and programs.
• Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development.

Join us at Grundfos and be a part of our journey towards a sustainable future! 🌍 

PLEASE APPLY WITH AN ENGLISH CV!

Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace:  Hybrid (office and home-working)
Job Location:  Kontich, Antwerpen, Belgium | Erkrath, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany | Bjerringbro, Midtjylland, Denmark | Algete, Madrid, Comunidad de, Spain | Longeville-Les-Saint-Avold, Moselle, France | Warrington, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom | Budapest, Pest, Hungary | Truccazzano, Milano, Italy | Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands | Indjija, Vojvodina, Serbia
Contract Type:  Full-Time
Employment Type:  Regular

About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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