Global Vendor Planner Specialist

Grundfos

Suzhou, Jiangsu
Temporary
Full-time

1 month ago

What is the job about?

The purpose of the Vendor Planner is to execute cross plant supply, inventory planning. Be a key participant or driver in essential cross plant supply planning tasks, as ordering, follow-ups, forecasting, alignment with vendors, handling of invoice misalignment issues . Participate in activities related to vendor development and deployment of best practices within operational planning. Responsible for short, mid and long term capacity management with selected vendors (execution, SIOE and SIOP horizon, - not strategy and commercial planning/role) and input to SIOP/SIOE

Your main responsibilities:Cross plant supply planning:

Together with local plants production planning regional vendor planning ensure feasible plans are created timely to keep sufficient inventory levels and stock optimization across the chain, shared with relevant stakeholders and applied.
All the documentation and registration process regarding purchase orders (eg: invoice discrepancy, PPO registration)
Order and schedule handling to vendors behalf of all Grundfos plants for vendors in scope
Align delivery schedules with vendors based on production plans and priorities.
Daily driver role towards selected vendors in the chain in matters related to operational planning.
Handle exceptions affecting the purchase plan, e.g. quality issues, breakdowns, delivery changes, allocations, red alerts
Ensure high master data quality within area of responsibility.

Supply optimization:

Participate in medium, relatively high-complexity meetings in the SIOP cycle (chain SIOP, Plant meetings, Vendor capacity reviews).
Contribute with input and recommendations in the SIOP cycle (Vendor related escalations, scenarios, strategic stock approvals).
Drive and participate in implementation and deployment of continuous improvements with regional/global impact.
Continuously improve execution of job role related practices and methods based on performance and process indicators.
Collect, distribute and present supply chain data for performance reporting and analytics.
Involvement in development projects/ design changes
Aligning and optimizing planning parameters, profiles, MRP set-ups, master data across plants for scope materials and vendors.

What do you need to apply?

Master's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

We look forward to hearing from you.Apply nowStartPlease wait...Information at a GlanceJob detailsWorkplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)Job Location: Suzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaContract Type: Full-TimeEmployment Type: TemporaryAbout GrundfosGrundfos 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 teamWe 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.Join our Talent CommunityIf you want to stay updated on all career opportunities, please join our Talent Community!Here you can create a job alert to receive updates about job opportunities that match your interest.Grundfos values

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