Logistics, Supply Chain & Purchasing
Material Planner
Job Description

Are you passionate about orchestrating supply chain plans that keep manufacturing operations running seamlessly? 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 Material Planner, you will be executing supply, demand, and inventory planning activities that ensure the right materials are available at the right time to support our manufacturing 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 Driving planning excellence and continuous improvement across our supply chain to ensure reliable delivery of sustainable water solutions worldwide..

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Create and maintain feasible supply, demand, and inventory plans, ensuring timely communication with relevant stakeholders
  • Participate in and drive planning-related meetings within the SIOP cycle, contributing data-driven input to support decision-making
  • Ensure high master data quality within your area of responsibility and continuously improve planning processes based on performance indicators
  • Collect, distribute, and present supply chain data for performance reporting and analytics
  • Support the implementation and deployment of continuous improvement initiatives across planning operations

 

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a detail-oriented supply chain professional with strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine enthusiasm for planning systems and process improvement. 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 supply chain (supply, demand, or inventory planning)
  • Hands-on experience with defined supply chain processes, analytics, and planning tools (e.g., ERP/MRP systems)
  • Experience working in a discrete manufacturing environment

It is a plus if you also:

  • Familiarity with SIOP/S&OP processes and cycles
  • Strong ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment
  • Quick adaptability to new supply chain IT systems and digital tools
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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