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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.\nWhat is the job about?\nAs our new Supply Planner, you will be managing end-to-end material availability by creating and monitoring purchase orders in SAP, optimizing inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure on-time delivery and uninterrupted production. 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.\nThis position reports directly to our Supply Chain Supervisor and is based in Brookshire, Texas, operating on-site daily.\nRelocation 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.\nThe salary range for this position is $66,900USD - 98,100USD. 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 Brookshire, Texas.\nWhat you will be doing\nAs a key part of the Supply Chain Planning team, you'll create impact by Driving material availability and supply chain resilience that directly enables Grundfos to deliver sustainable water and climate solutions to customers worldwide..\nYour main responsibilities include:\nCreate, release, and maintain Purchase Orders in SAP based on MRP signals, monitoring open POs daily for accuracy and expediting urgent orders to prevent production disruptions\nMonitor reorder points, safety stock, and min/max levels to maintain optimal inventory, performing gap analysis to identify shortages, excess, or supply risks\nCommunicate daily with suppliers to confirm delivery commitments, track on-time delivery performance, and escalate recurring issues to Purchasing for corrective action\nMaintain accurate SAP master data including lead times, lot sizes, planning strategies, and delivery schedules to ensure data integrity across the planning system\nCollaborate with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality, and Accounts Payable to resolve material issues, blocked invoices, and pricing discrepancies\nIdentify and drive process improvements in planning and procurement, including lead-time reduction, inventory optimization, and automation of planning tasks\nWhat makes you a great fit\nAbove all, you are a detail-oriented supply chain professional with strong SAP expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining data accuracy and driving continuous improvement. We would also imagine that you have:\n2-5 years of experience in material planning, production planning, or supply chain operations\nStrong working knowledge of SAP MM/MRP or similar ERP systems\nProven ability to analyze data, identify gaps, and make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment\nExcellent communication and negotiation skills for supplier and cross-functional collaboration\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).\nPrior experience as a Buyer, Buyer/Planner, or Supply Chain Planner in a manufacturing environment\nExperience with continuous improvement methodologies or planning tool implementations\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.\nIf this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking“Apply”.\nDo you want to learn more?\n\nTo dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, follow us onLinkedIn orYouTube. Check out Meet our people to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos.\n\nGrundfos needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant and pay transparency. 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