Logistics, Supply Chain & Purchasing
Planning Specialist
Job Description

Are you energized by orchestrating production plans that keep a world-class manufacturing operation running smoothly? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Production Planner, you will be executing supply, demand, and inventory planning activities that ensure our production lines deliver the right products at the right time. 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 Driving planning excellence that directly supports Grundfos's ability to deliver sustainable water solutions to customers worldwide.

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Create and maintain feasible production plans, ensuring timely communication with relevant stakeholders across Group Operations and Production regions
  • Participate in and drive planning-related meetings within the SIOP cycle, contributing data-driven input to support decision-making
  • Maintain high master data quality within your area of responsibility and continuously improve planning practices based on performance indicators
  • Collect, analyze, and present supply chain data for performance reporting and analytics to support operational excellence
  • Support the implementation and deployment of continuous improvement initiatives across the planning function.

 

What makes you a great fit
Above all, you are a detail-oriented planner with strong analytical skills, supply chain process knowledge, and a genuine enthusiasm for leveraging IT tools to optimize production planning.

We would also imagine that you have:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or equivalent work experience
  • 2-4 years of relevant planning experience within a supply chain or manufacturing environment
  • Solid understanding of supply chain processes, metrics, and planning methodologies
  • Strong proficiency with supply chain IT systems and tools, with the ability to quickly adopt new technologies
Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace:  Onsite Position
Job Location:  Changshu, Jiangsu, China
Contract Type:  Full-Time
Employment Type:  Regular
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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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