Logistics, Supply Chain & Purchasing
Supply Chain Specialist
Job Description

Are you passionate about turning supply chain complexity into a competitive advantage through proactive problem-solving and exceptional customer delivery? 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 Supply Chain Analyst, you will be driving proactive order management and on-time delivery performance across the Americas, serving as the critical link between sister companies, suppliers, distribution centers, and sales teams to ensure our customers receive what they need, when they need it. 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.

This position reports directly to our Americas Industry Sr. Supply Chain Manage and is based in Lenexa, Kansas as a primary location and Brookshire, Texas, operating in a hybrid model.

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa.

The salary range for this position is $ 64,400 USD – 89,165 USD. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Lenexa, Kansas.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Americas Distribution & Supply Chain team, you'll create impact by Building stronger supply chain performance through customer centricity, process excellence, and close collaboration with internal and external partners across the Americas..

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for sister companies on purchase, production, and delivery of pumps and accessories, ensuring timely order confirmation within 48 hours
  • Manage delivery creation for sales orders and STOs, coordinate rush/urgent orders and premium freight with DC staff and logistics partners
  • Identify and resolve delivery exceptions including availability issues, SAP delivery errors, missing routes, and blocked orders requiring timely release
  • Drive delivery performance of internal and external suppliers by monitoring KPIs and maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly operational routines
  • Communicate proactively with sales, customer service, and supply chain partners on product availability, order status, and fulfillment progress
  • Handle delivery-related claims and CIC/mail inquiries promptly to maintain high external customer satisfaction across supported markets

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a detail-oriented supply chain professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a talent for cross-functional collaboration, and a drive to continuously improve delivery performance and customer satisfaction. We would also imagine that you have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of relevant supply chain or order management experience
  • Solid knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems in a supply chain context
  • Experience developing or improving supply chain processes
  • Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Power BI for reporting and analytics
  • Experience working in a global or multi-site distribution environment

Why you will love working here

We care! 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 in your community.

Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

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Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace:  Hybrid (office and home-working)
Job Location:  Brookshire, Texas, United States | Lenexa, Kansas, United States
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.

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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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