Demand Planner: Flexible Hours & Growth in Smart Water

GRUNDFOS; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Parental support

Job summary

Grundfos in Brookshire, Texas is seeking a Demand Planner to translate demand signals into optimized production schedules and drive planning excellence for on-time delivery and operational efficiency. The role is on-site in Brookshire, TX and reports to the Supply Chain Supervisor.

Responsibilities include developing SAP-based production schedules, balancing workload, coordinating with Purchasing, Logistics and Warehouse, and maintaining planning data to support Lean and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in production control, or 5+ years in inventory control or machine scheduling.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (production planning modules) and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Understanding of closed-loop manufacturing principles and MRP theory.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules in SAP based on customer demand, material availability, capacity, and business priorities
• Analyze workload, capacity utilization, and bottlenecks across work centers to balance production flow and improve throughput
• Monitor material readiness, identify shortages, and coordinate with Purchasing, Logistics, and Warehouse teams to maintain production continuity
• Maintain accurate planning parameters, lead times, lot sizes, routings, and production versions in SAP through routine data validation
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, and Sales to communicate priorities, resolve issues, and support delivery commitments
• Identify opportunities to improve schedule adherence, inventory control, and delivery reliability in support of Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives

Job description

Grundfos in Brookshire, Texas is seeking a Demand Planner to translate demand signals into optimized production schedules and drive planning excellence for on-time delivery and operational efficiency. The role is on-site in Brookshire, TX and reports to the Supply Chain Supervisor.

Responsibilities include developing SAP-based production schedules, balancing workload, coordinating with Purchasing, Logistics and Warehouse, and maintaining planning data to support Lean and continuous improvement.