Job Description

Associate Planning Specialist
Application deadline: Workplace: Hybrid Position
Job Location (Short): Chennai, Tamil N?du, India
Contract Type: Full-Time
Employment Type: Regular
Associate Planning Specialist, Commercial Building Service, Chennai




What is the job about?



Issue purchase order promptly and coordinate with internal and external parties on issues concerning purchasing, delivery, and quality for CBS products (different product category with different lead time).




Your main responsibilities




• Issue purchase orders promptly and handle enquiries relating to lead time, delivery, etc. for CBS products.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure orders are confirmed promptly according to group's established lead-time and shipments are arranged by suppliers on time and accurately.
• Coordinate with internal and external parties to address issues which might impact delivery to customers
• Optimize product availability and delivery to customers according to agreed performance and stock target for CBS products
• Perform necessary actions relating to inventory slow movers, stock obsolesce, product return, product recall or quality issues
• Resolve Supplier's Invoice discrepancy and perform any other adhoc tasks being assigned






Your background :


We imagine that you have:



• Min Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain with preferably 1-2 years working experience in production/material planning or manufacturing environment
• Logistics knowledge is beneficial, but not a requirement.
• Professional Certificate such as APICS /CPIM is advantageous
• SAP experience will be beneficial






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 enable 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.




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 good workstation. However, you are always welcome to our offices where you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues
• Flexible working hours and up to 3 days' additional paid leave for volunteering of your choice
• Annual bonuses, health 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 you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact Recruiter at ffan@grundfos.com


If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking "Apply".



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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.