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Inventory Planning Specialist

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Workplace: Onsite Position

Job Location (Short): Brookshire, Texas, United States | Fulshear, Texas, United States | Katy, Texas, United States

Contract Type: Full-Time

Employment Type: Regular

Would you like to work in an international, innovative organization, where we produce high-quality solutions and are constantly looking to enhance existing and develop new offerings? Are you eager to join a professional team and work directly with our products? Then we have an interesting position in Grundfos for you.

Grundfos is seeking an Inventory Planning Specialist to join its Supply Chain team. The Inventory Planning Specialist is responsible for overseeing the cycle count program ensuring daily cycle counts are generated and collaborate with the warehouse supervisor or leads to effectively complete execution. The planning specialist will also investigate and track inventory discrepancies, complete root cause investigations on inventory discrepancies, and propose or develop corrective actions as necessary to improve inventory accuracy. In addition, they will coordinate with third party logistics providers and utilize their warehouse management system software to optimize warehouse operations and ensure materials are shipped and returned in correct methods and on time. This position reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager and will operate daily out of the Brookshire, Texas facility.

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must have authorization to work in the USA without support.

Your main responsibilities:

• Generate daily cycle counts, adhering to group rules, and collaborate with warehouse leadership to execute daily physical counts.

• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies, investigate, and track root cause(s).

• Update inventory records and system to ensure accurate and timely inventory tracking.

• Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory records on site and third-party logistics warehouse.

• Generate reports and provide analysis on key inventory metrics such as stock levels, inventory turns, slow-moving or excess inventory, or other areas of improvement.

• Coordinate activities with third party logistics consisting of daily transfer of materials to and from warehouses, audits, inventory accuracy, physical inventory, and key performance metrics.

• Lead and support integration of third-party logistics warehouse management system to SAP and oversee the effective ongoing integration.

• Collaborate with warehouse leaders to create, implement, and audit SOP’s and work instructions aligned with the organizations’ goals and priorities.

• Participate in Kaizen or VSM events aimed at enhancing overall supply chain efficiency.

Your background:

We imagine that you have:

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, or a related field is desirable. Experience to be considered in lieu of degree.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in production planning, supply planning, or inventory control.

• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and inventory or warehouse management systems.

• Lean certification preferred (Green Belt)

• APIC’s CPIM preferred.

• Extensive understanding of inventory control methodology, material movements, storage techniques, pick processes, and use of systems and databases to manage materials.

• Strong project management skills.

• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work well with cross functional teams.

What’s in it for you?

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 environment guided by six core values. (https://www.grundfos.com/about-us/our-purpose-and-values)

In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:

• If you’ll be working from your home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a workstation. However, you are always welcome to our offices where you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues.

• On top of it, flexible working hours; 5 paid holidays; paid time off for volunteering; up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year.

• Competitive medical insurance rates through medical, dental, and vision plans; and a 401(k)-match program.

• Annual bonuses, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programs.

• 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 you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact the recruiter, Andrea Micovic at amicovic@grundfos.com.

If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply”.

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Grundfos needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as anapplicant (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) and pay transparency. (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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

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.