Associate Supply Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. Grundfos scores A on the Alion truth index.
Are you passionate about optimizing production schedules and inventory strategies to keep supply chains running seamlessly? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.
As our new Associate Supply Planner, you'll be scheduling production activities, analyzing inventory control elements, and managing stock transfers that ensure our customers receive 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.
The salary range for this position is $ 58,300 - $83,000. 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 this region.
Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
What you will be doing
As a key part of the Supply Chain Planning team, you'll create impact by optimizing inventory levels and production schedules that directly support Grundfos's growth strategy and our Win in the US initiatives.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Serve as the primary interface between Sales and Production Control, facilitating sales orders and supply repositioning across branches
- Analyze the supply line and calculate optimum reorder points, economic order quantities, and safety stock levels using APICS methodologies
- Generate and prioritize Production Orders to meet MRS, MRP, and final assembly schedule demands
- Review and fulfill internal stock transfer requests for components and finished goods across branches
- Partner with Buyers and Branch Personnel to increase inventory turns, maintain optimal stock levels, and reduce past due order backlog
- Maintain all relevant planning fields within SAP for standard and non-standard part numbers
What makes you a great fit
Above all, you're a metrics-driven communicator with production planning or inventory control experience and a solid understanding of supply chain fundamentals. We'd also imagine that you are/have:
- 1+ year of experience in production control, inventory control, or machine scheduling
- Working knowledge of MRP/MRS systems and inventory planning concepts (reorder points, EOQ, safety stock)
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
It's a plus if you also:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
- APICS or CPIM certification
- Purchasing or procurement experience
Why you'll love working here
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.
- On-demand training and structured development programmes to support your growth.
Valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.
Join Grundfos, apply today!