Job Information
Grundfos Vendor Planner in Székesfehérvár, Hungary
Vendor Planner
Application deadline: We are continuously reviewing Candidates.
Workplace: Hybrid Position
Job Location (Short): Székesfehérvár, Székesfehérvár, Hungary | Tatabánya, Komárom-Esztergom, Hungary | Indjija, Vojvodina, Serbia
Contract Type: Full-Time
Employment Type: Regular
Grundfos is one of the largest Danish companies, famous for its market leader pump manufacturing activities worldwide. We contribute to global sustainability by developing solutions to the world’s water and climate issues and improving the quality of life for people.
Do you want to be part of a good and innovative team with great career prospects within Supply Chain in Grundfos? Then this is your chance to become a member of our Global Vendor Planning Team and get a chance to make a difference.
What is the job about?
The Vendor Planner's primary task is to execute cross-plant supply and inventory planning, supporting essential supply planning tasks such as ordering, order fulfilment follow-ups, forecasting, vendor alignment, inventory management and handling invoice misalignment issues. This role is integral to vendor development and the deployment of best practices within operational planning, focusing on capacity management and contributing to SIOP/SIOE processes.
Your main responsibilities :
Among other exciting tasks, you will:
Cross Plant Supply Planning
Collaborate with local plants and regional vendor planning to create timely, feasible plans ensuring optimal inventory levels.
Manage documentation and registration processes related to purchase orders, including invoice discrepancies and PPO registration.
Align delivery schedules with vendors based on production plans and priorities.
Act as the daily driver towards selected vendors on operational planning matters.
Manage exceptions affecting purchase plans, such as quality issues, breakdowns, delivery changes, and allocations.
Ensure high master data quality within the area of responsibility.
Supply Optimization
Participate in medium to high-complexity SIOP cycle meetings, providing input and recommendations.
Contribute to vendor-related escalations, scenario planning, and strategic stock approvals within the SIOP cycle.
Drive and participate in the implementation and deployment of continuous improvements with a regional/global impact.
Continuously improve job role practices and methods based on performance and process indicators.
Collect, distribute, and present supply chain data for performance reporting and analytics.
Engage in development projects and design changes.
Align and optimize planning parameters, profiles, MRP setups, and master data across plants.
Enhance supplier delivery performance through better forecast accuracy and demand signals.
Your background :
We imagine that you have:
Master’s Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work experience.
Deep knowledge of planning and supply chain management.
Fluent English skills.
Proficiency in global process management.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
What’s in it for you?
Working from home is a great option for many of our employees. It allows you to balance your personal and professional life, while staying connected and productive. We offer flexible home office possibilities, you can discuss it in the interview what is the best arrangement for your situation, as long as you follow the local policy and guidelines. Join us and enjoy the benefits of working from home!
Whether it’s developing leadership skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environmentguided bysix core values (https://www.grundfos.com/about-us/our-purpose-and-values) .
In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:
Ifyou’ll be workingfromyour home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a good workstation. However, you are always welcome to our offices whereyou can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues
On top of it, flexible working hours and up to 3 days’ additional paid leave for volunteering of your choice
Annual bonuses, sign-on bonus, relocation package, life and accident insurance, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programmes
Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development.
Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.
Do you want to learn more?
If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply” or need more info please contact Ivett Mosolygó E. EMEA + Americas Vendor Planning Mgr., hiring manager at imosolygo@grundfos.com .
To dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, follow us onLinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/company/grundfos) orYoutube (http://youtube.com/user/grundfos) , and to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos, check outMeet our people (https://www.grundfos.com/careers/meet-our-people)
We look forward to hearing from you.
About Grundfos
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
If you like the look of this job and know you can bring your skills to contribute to our purpose, please apply. We need and welcome professional people from all corners – however you identify and whatever your background is.