Demand Planning Coordinator

Grundfos; Rio Grande do Sul; Hybrid; BRL 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home working opportunities

Parental support

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer leave

Structured development programs

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking a Demand Planning Coordinator to coordinate demand planning activities across markets and product lines, ensuring the right products reach customers worldwide. You will bridge commercial insights with supply chain execution to improve forecast accuracy and customer satisfaction.

As part of the Supply Chain Planning team, you will consolidate forecasts, facilitate monthly planning with KAMs, HVAC OEM leadership, and stakeholders, and drive improvements in data quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years in demand planning or related coordination.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP/planning systems (e.g., SAP).
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable plans.
• Experience communicating insights across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and validate demand forecasts across markets and products.
• Facilitate monthly demand planning with key stakeholders to align consensus.
• Analyze patterns, identify trends and adjust forecasts based on market intel.
• Monitor KPI forecast accuracy and lead continuous improvement.
• Coordinate new product introductions and phase-outs for smooth transitions.
• Maintain and improve planning tools, reports and processes.

Skills

Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

Power BI

Think-Cell

SAP IBP

Job description

As our newDemand Planning Coordinator, you'll be coordinating demand planning activities across markets and product lines that ensure Grundfos delivers the right products at the right time to customers worldwide. 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 bridging the gap between commercial insights and supply chain execution to improve forecast accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Consolidate and validate demand forecasts from multiple markets, ensuring data quality and consistency across planning systems
• Facilitate monthly demand plan process with KAMs , HVAC OEM Leadership team and supply chain stakeholders to align consensus planning
• Analyze demand patterns, identify trends and outliers, and recommend forecast adjustments based on market intelligence
• Monitor forecast accuracy KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce bias and improve reliability
• Coordinate new product introduction and phase-out planning to ensure smooth demand transitions
• Maintain and improve demand planning tools, reports, and processes to support scalable planning operations

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a detail-oriented coordinator with strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a knack for translating complex data into clear, actionable demand plans. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or a related coordination role
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP/planning systems (e.g., SAP)
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights to cross-functional teams

It's a plus if you also:

• Experience with advanced planning tools such as SAP IBP
• Knowledge of statistical forecasting methods and demand sensing techniques;
• Knowledge of think cell and Power BI
• Curiosity and interest in applying AI and digital technologies
• APICS/ASCM certification

Why you'll love working here

• 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.

Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)

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.