Associate Planning Specialist

Grundfos GmbH; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Grundfos in Brookshire, Texas, is hiring an Associate Production Planner to translate customer demand into executable production schedules, manage SAP production orders, and collaborate across Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to ensure on-time delivery.

This on-site role reports to the Supply Chain Supervisor and requires 2-5 years of production planning experience and strong SAP knowledge. The company emphasizes inclusion, growth, and a total compensation package including benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in production planning.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (PP/MM/MRP) or equivalent ERP systems.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and optimize production schedules in SAP based on customer demand, material availability, and capacity constraints - adjusting plans daily to address shifting priorities.
• Monitor material availability, perform gap analyses to identify shortages and supply risks, and coordinate with Purchasing and Logistics to resolve constraints before they impact delivery.
• Analyze capacity utilization across production lines and work centers, identify bottlenecks, and develop recovery plans to minimize schedule disruptions.
• Manage the full production order lifecycle - creating, releasing, tracking, and closing orders while ensuring manufacturing priorities are clear communicated to production teams.
• Maintain accurate SAP planning parameters including routings, production versions, lot sizes, and lead times to ensure system integrity and planning reliability.
• Participate in daily production and shortage review meetings, communicate schedule risks to stakeholders, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning performance.

Skills

Production planning

SAP PP/MM/MRP

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you energized by turning customer demand into optimized production plans that keep manufacturing running smoothly and deliveries on time? 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.

As our new Associate Production Planner, you will be translating customer demand into executable production schedules, managing production orders in SAP, and collaborating across Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to drive on-time delivery and operational efficiency. 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.

This position reports directly to our Supply Chain Supervisor and is based in Brookshire, Texas, operating on-site daily.

Relocation 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.

The salary range for this position is $58,300USD - 83,000USD. 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.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Supply Chain Planning team, you'll create impact by Driving schedule adherence, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations to ensure we deliver on our promises to customers worldwide..

Your main responsibilities include:

• Create, maintain, and optimize production schedules in SAP based on customer demand, material availability, and capacity constraints - adjusting plans daily to address shifting priorities
• Monitor material availability, perform gap analyses to identify shortages and supply risks, and coordinate with Purchasing and Logistics to resolve constraints before they impact delivery
• Analyze capacity utilization across production lines and work centers, identify bottlenecks, and develop recovery plans to minimize schedule disruptions
• Manage the full production order lifecycle - creating, releasing, tracking, and closing orders while ensuring manufacturing priorities are clear communicated to production teams
• Maintain accurate SAP planning parameters including routings, production versions, lot sizes, and lead times to ensure system integrity and planning reliability
• Participate in daily production and shortage review meetings, communicate schedule risks to stakeholders, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning performance

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a detail-oriented production planning professional with strong SAP knowledge, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while collaborating effectively across multiple teams. We would also imagine that you have:

• 2-5 years of experience in production planning,
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (PP/MM/MRP) or equivalent ERP systems
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication and cross-functional stakeholder management skills

It is a plus if you also:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly environments with exposure to Lean or Operational Excellence methodologies
• Familiarity with capacity planning, KPI development, and continuous improvement frameworks

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.

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Job Location: Brookshire, Texas, United States

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.

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