Associate Planning Specialist

Grundfos; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home working opportunities

Parental support

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer leave

Training and development

Job summary

Grundfos in Chennai, India, invites a Supply Planner to orchestrate end-to-end supply planning, ensuring material availability, production readiness and on-time delivery across global operations. You will optimize plans, coordinate with production, procurement and logistics, monitor performance, and manage inventory to balance service levels with working capital.

The role requires a Bachelor's in SCM/Engineering, 3+ years in supply or production planning, SAP experience and strong Excel skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply planning, production planning, or materials planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, production capacity, and inventory targets.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and order fulfillment.
• Monitor supply performance metrics and proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Manage inventory levels to balance service level targets with working capital optimization.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve supply constraints and expedite critical orders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and S&OP practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Job description

Are you passionate about orchestrating supply chains that ensure the right products reach the right place at the right time? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Supply Planner, you'll be managing end-to-end supply planning processes that ensure seamless material availability and production readiness across our global 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 Planning team, you'll create impact by optimizing supply plans and inventory strategies that keep our production lines running efficiently and our customers satisfied worldwide.

Your main responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, production capacity, and inventory targets
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and order fulfillment
• Monitor supply performance metrics and proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
• Manage inventory levels to balance service level targets with working capital optimization
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve supply constraints and expedite critical orders
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and S&OP practices

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a detail-oriented supply chain professional with strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to optimize complex planning processes. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in supply planning, production planning, or materials planning within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making

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.

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.

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