Supply & Demand Planning Lead

Hunter Douglas, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home working opportunities

Parental support

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer leave (3 days)

Job summary

Grundfos in Adelaide, Australia seeks a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to lead the team across Australia and Indonesia, ensuring component availability for local assembly and driving continuous improvement.

You will guide strategy, manage POs and production orders, and develop a seven-person team while partnering with Operations, Quality and EHS to deliver reliable performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, or supply chain management in manufacturing industry.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Proficiency in SAP (materials management, production planning modules).

Responsibilities

• Define and execute supply chain strategy to achieve performance targets including inventory value, days of supply, clean stock, delivery KPIs (lead time, first confirmed, OTTR) and employee engagement scores.
• Monitor and adjust safety stock levels through historical analysis and market evaluation, driving supply chain robustness via supplier forecasts and material master data maintenance.
• Manage Purchase Orders and Production Orders to ensure continuity of supply, including expedite/de-expedite processes (PFR) and CIC management with direct suppliers.
• Lead and develop a team of seven across Australia and Indonesia, fostering employee engagement and managing employee relations in line with Grundfos values and leadership principles.
• Build cooperative relationships with Operations stakeholders including Production, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Quality and EHS to ensure an efficient, quality-focused and sustainable workplace.

Skills

Leadership

SAP

Production planning

Cross-border collaboration

People development

Education

Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP MM

SAP PP

Job description

Supply Chain Manager
Job Description
Are you a supply chain leader who thrives on building high-performing teams across borders while driving operational excellence in manufacturing? Then join us.
As our new Supply Chain Manager , you will be providing daily leadership of the Supply Chain team across Adelaide and Jakarta, shaping a proactive, value-based team culture that ensures timely component availability for local assembly 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 Operations team, you'll create impact by driving supply chain robustness and delivery performance that directly enables Grundfos to meet customer commitments while optimizing inventory and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Your main responsibilities include:

• Define and execute supply chain strategy to achieve performance targets including inventory value, days of supply, clean stock, delivery KPIs (lead time, first confirmed, OTTR) and employee engagement scores
• Monitor and adjust safety stock levels through historical analysis and market evaluation, driving supply chain robustness via supplier forecasts and material master data maintenance
• Manage Purchase Orders and Production Orders to ensure continuity of supply, including expedite/de‑expedite processes (PFR) and CIC management with direct suppliers
• Lead and develop a team of seven across Australia and Indonesia, fostering employee engagement and managing employee relations in line with Grundfos values and leadership principles
• Build cooperative relationships with Operations stakeholders including Production, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Quality and EHS to ensure an efficient, quality‑focused and sustainable workplace

What makes you a great fit
Above all, you are a hands‑on supply chain leader with deep manufacturing planning experience, strong SAP proficiency, and a genuine passion for developing people and driving results across geographies. We would also imagine that you have:

• Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, or supply chain management in manufacturing industry
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams
• Proficiency in SAP (materials management, production planning modules)

It is a plus if you also:

• Experience in cross‑functional collaboration across operations, quality, and customer service teams
• Experience managing multinational or geographically distributed teams
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement orientation

You’ll also be available for travelling up to 4 times per year.
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.

We 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.
Information at a Glance
Job details
Workplace: Onsite Position
Job Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Contract Type: Full‑Time
Employment Type: Regular