Logistics, Supply Chain & Purchasing
Supply Chain Supervisor
Job Description

Are you passionate about orchestrating end-to-end supply chain planning and leading teams to deliver operational excellence in manufacturing? 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 Planning Supervisor, you will be supervising and elevating our planning function — driving on-time delivery, optimizing inventory, and building a high-performing team that keeps our production engine running smoothly. 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 Production Planning team, you'll create impact by Leading the evolution of our planning capabilities to shorten lead times, improve delivery performance, and elevate supply chain maturity across the plant..

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Manage sales order, production order, and purchase order fulfillment to align delivery with customer requirements and targeted lead times
  • Oversee SIOP, MPS, and SAP planning parameter maintenance processes while monitoring on-time completion of plant plans
  • Drive end-to-end inventory management efficiency, proactively adjusting strategies based on sales data and market feedback
  • Lead monthly material forecasting and capacity demand planning for key suppliers, and drive initiatives to shorten product lead times
  • Define and drive core planning KPIs, establish the Manufacturing Operation System (MOS) for the planning team, and lead continuous improvement activities
  • Build overall team capabilities through personnel management and further develop the framework within the planning function

 

What makes you a great fit
Above all, you are a results-oriented planning leader with deep manufacturing experience, strong SAP expertise, and a proven ability to build teams and drive supply chain maturity. We would also imagine that you have:

  • Bachelor's degree or above with 10+ years of planning experience in manufacturing, including 3+ years in planning team management
  • Hands-on experience with SAP, particularly PP and MM modules
  • Proficient in spoken and written English with excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, VBA, and Power BI

It is a plus if you also:

  • Familiarity with Python and other AI tools for planning optimization
  • Experience implementing SIOP processes and driving supply chain maturity frameworks
  • Background in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace:  Onsite Position
Job Location:  Changshu, Jiangsu, China
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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