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Grundfos Global Product Forecast Manager in Katy, Texas
Global Product Forecast Manager
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Do you want drive demand planning in Grundfos, ensuring that we consistently deliver robust, reliable and high quality demand plans to our Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process, through developing and supporting best practice and leading innovation?
What is the job about?
The Global Product Forecast Manager will be responsible for delivering high-level analytical support, increasing automation in demand planning, and support deploying AI/ML within our Global Forecasting team. This role is part of the Group Demand & Forecast Planning team, which excels in setting the foundation for the company's demand planning activities. You will work closely with Divisional demand planning managers, supply planning managers, and key Group functions to support planning process for specific product chains. The Global Product Forecast Manager is responsible for identifying areas for improvement, conducting training, and providing practical input to ongoing activities to enhance our demand planning process.
To be considered for this role, you must reside in the Houston area and be able to operate daily out of the Brookshire, TX facility in a hybrid capacity.
Your main responsibilities:
Lead and develop the analytic capabilities within demand planning.
Ensure the right KPIs are deployed and understood.
Provide input to ensure product chains are balanced.
Support increasing automation in demand planning through system guidance and AI/ML deployment.
Build and update various reports and presentations that support the SIOP process.
Support projects at both Regional and Group levels.
Conduct monthly reviews of statistical models.
Conduct training sessions for demand planners.
Influence the Product Review and Demand Review parts of the SIOP cycle for continuous improvement and maturity.
Take part in our yearly statical planning process.
Your background:
You are experienced in delivering structured and clear analysis of complex situations. You can structure large amounts of data from various sources, extract key messages, and present them in easily readable storylines. You have experience delivering facts in a complex matrix organization, with the authority, credibility, and ability to convince people through facts and figures.
You possess the ability to collaborate effectively and build rapport with peers seamlessly. We expect approximately 20 days of travel if necessary; therefore, candidates should be able to maintain a valid passport.
We imagine that you have:
A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in demand planning and statistical forecasting.
Capability to transform complex data into easily readable decision presentations.
Customer-oriented mindset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with SAP IBP/BW.
English proficiency.
Experience in driving projects.
Strong knowledge of statistical forecasting methods.
Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa. Please note that relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidate must have the authorization to work in the USA without support.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll be an invaluable part of our global leadership team, a diverse network of pioneers guiding others in seeing possibilities, not problems. You’ll be instrumental in spreading our optimistic, can-do attitude to advance global innovation and a clear sense of purpose, embodyingoursix core values (https://www.grundfos.com/about-us/our-purpose-and-values) , guiding our colleagues in living them day by day, and making a difference in global projects.We support you in navigating your own career and development path, offering you tools to hone your leadership craft, both within your field and to broaden your interest or expertise in areas such as diversity & inclusion, coaching and culture.
In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:
Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.
Ifyou’ll be workingfromyour home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a workstation. However, you are always welcome to our offices whereyou can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues.
On the top of it, flexible working hours andup to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year.
Annual bonuses, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programs.
Competitive medical insurance rates medical, dental, and vision plans; and a 401(k)-match program.
Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development.
Do you want to learn more?
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 an applicant (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.
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Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)
Job Location: Brookshire, Texas, United States | Houston, Texas, United States | Katy, Texas, United States
Contract Type: Full-Time
Employment Type: Regular
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