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You will balance demand, capacity, and inventory availability to optimize service levels across our network and help keep customers’ critical operations running.\nYou'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.\nThis role will be based in the heart of Budapest, Hungary as part of a team of other Supply Planners and Order Execution Specialists reporting to the EMEA Planning & Order Execution Manager, Service & Solutions.\nWhat you will be doing\nAs a key part of the Global Spare Part Supply Chain Planning & Order Execution team, you'll create impact that directly support Grundfos' mission to deliver sustainable water solutions worldwide.\nYour main responsibilities include:\nDrive inventory performance across key performance indicators by optimizing spare parts inventory levels across the network, balancing customer availability, working capital, and inventory health through data-driven analysis, reporting, and recommendations.\nOwn critical planning master data by maintaining and continuously improving inventory planning parameters to enable accurate forecasting, replenishment, and supply decisions.\nLead operational supply planning activities through daily, weekly, and monthly planning cycles, ensuring the right stock is available at the right location and time while maximizing inventory turns.\nManage planning operations with external logistics partners, coordinating subcontracting activities and working closely with 3PL providers to secure smooth and efficient spare parts flows.\nPartner with product management, manufacturing sites, and service stakeholders to successfully execute product introductions, phase-outs, quality actions, and engineering changes impacting the spare parts portfolio.\nReduce obsolescence and excess inventory by proactively managing slow-moving stock, coordinating return activities, and driving actions that improve inventory productivity across distribution centers and sales companies.\nResolve supply and availability challenges by proactively managing constraints and effective collaboration with suppliers, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to mitigate risks and secure customer deliveries.\nImprove planning tools and processes by identifying opportunities for simplification, automation, and standardization, making it easier for colleagues across Service and Distribution to serve customers efficiently.\nWhat makes you a great fit\nAbove all, you are a detail-oriented supply chain professional with strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced supply chain environment balancing competing priorities to maximise positive impact to customers.\nWe would also imagine that you have:\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, Logistics, Business, or a related field\n2+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, logistics or inventory management\nProficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills\nStrong written and verbal communication skills in English\nIt is a plus if you also have:\nAPICS/CPIM certification or equivalent supply chain qualification\nExperience with advanced planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Orchestr8 (O8), Kinaxis, or similar)\nKnowledge of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies\nWhy you will love working here\nWe care! Day to day, you can look forward to:\nA working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.\nAnnual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.\nThree days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.\nAccess to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.\nWe are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.\nAre you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? 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