DBS Demand Planning Leader Job Description At Grundfos, we pioneer solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve quality of life for people. As a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, we are driven by innovation, sustainability, and a deep commitment to making a difference. With over 19,000 employees worldwide, we are united by a shared purpose: to respect, protect, and advance the flow of water. **About the Role:** We are looking for a Demand Planning Leader to join our DBS Supply Chain team on a maternity cover contract. This is a unique opportunity to lead the demand planning process for a region, working closely with Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate forecasting and strategic alignment. This role bridges short-term execution with long-term planning and offers a potential pathway to a permanent position in the future. **Key Responsibilities:** • Ensure the quality of the 0–18 month demand plan for the region (30%) • Monitor and improve forecast accuracy and bias in collaboration with Sales (15%) • Lead the region SIOE process (15%) • Develop and communicate key assumptions behind the demand plan (10%) • Build strong relationships with sales companies and customers (10%) • Strengthen demand planning capabilities across the region (10%) • Govern the Division Demand Review process (10%) • Act as the key liaison with the Finance community on demand planning **You’ll collaborate with:** • Division and Group Supply Chain • Sales and Finance teams • Local and regional planning teams • And other teams **What We’re Looking For:** • Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Economics, or related field • Experience: 5+ years in Supply Chain Management within multinational environments **Skills:** • Strong analytical and data management capabilities • Excellent communication and stakeholder management • Fluent in English • Knowledge of SIOP / S&OP processes • Familiarity with E2E supply chain and logistics concepts **Day-to-Day Benefits:** • Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly. • 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. • Annual bonuses, health insurance, parental support, internal well-being consultants, and programs. • Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development. Join us at Grundfos and be a part of our journey towards a sustainable future! 🌍 PLEASE APPLY WITH AN ENGLISH CV! Information at a Glance **Job details** Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working) Job Location: Kontich, Antwerpen, Belgium | Erkrath, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany | Bjerringbro, Midtjylland, Denmark | Algete, Madrid, Comunidad de, Spain | Longeville-Les-Saint-Avold, Moselle, France | Warrington, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom | Budapest, Pest, Hungary | Truccazzano, Milano, Italy | Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands | Indjija, Vojvodina, Serbia Contract Type: Full-Time Employment Type: Regular