GROHE — one of the world’s leading sanitary brands — is hiring a motivated Supply Chain Planner to join its agile, international supply chain team at the Corporate Centre in Düsseldorf, Germany. In this dynamic role, you will manage supply chain performance using key business KPIs, coordinate planning and ordering processes with factories and suppliers, apply modern logistics tools, conduct data analyses, and lead smaller projects — all within a collaborative, flat-hierarchy environment that genuinely welcomes diverse career backgrounds, initiative, and creative problem-solving. Partial remote work is available and diverse career paths are expressly encouraged to apply.
About GROHE — A Global Leader in Sanitary Innovation
Brand: GROHE — one of the world’s leading and most trusted sanitary product brands with global manufacturing and distribution
Headquarters: Corporate Centre Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany
Team Culture: Agile, international supply chain team with flat hierarchies, open communication, and an informal collaborative culture
Systems: SAP R/3 (MM, PP modules), MS Office (especially Excel), modern logistics tools and design thinking approaches
Remuneration: Payment according to the Metal and Electrical Industry collective agreement (NRW) including special payments
Why Join GROHE Supply Chain in Düsseldorf?
Flexibility: Independent work style with flat hierarchies and partial remote working options available
Collective Agreement Salary: Competitive NRW Metal & Electrical Industry tariff pay with special payments and employee discounts
Diverse & Inclusive: GROHE actively welcomes applications from all backgrounds — motivation matters as much as experience
Health & Benefits: Bicycle leasing, employee assistance programme, health management bonus, modern restaurant, and structured onboarding
Position Overview
This Supply Chain Planner position at GROHE’s Corporate Centre in Düsseldorf is a full-time role with partial remote working flexibility, embedded within an agile and internationally diverse supply chain team. You will take ownership of your designated supply chain area — managing performance through service level, inventory, and capacity KPIs — while coordinating ordering and planning processes with factories and suppliers across a multi-stage manufacturing environment. The role involves applying and developing modern logistics tools, conducting meaningful data analyses, presenting actionable insights, and contributing to process innovation using design thinking methodologies. Whether you are an ambitious graduate with internship experience or a professional with several years in production planning or logistics, GROHE’s open and collaborative culture means diverse career paths are genuinely valued here. If you are fluent in German and English, analytical, structured, and ready to shape the future of supply chain at a global brand, this role is an outstanding next step.
Why This Role Matters: As Supply Chain Planner at GROHE Düsseldorf, you directly influence the performance, efficiency, and resilience of a global sanitary brand’s supply chain operations, work within an agile international team that values your ideas and initiative from day one, apply SAP R/3 and modern logistics tools in a real-world multinational manufacturing environment, contribute to supply chain innovation through design thinking and data-driven process development, and build a high-value logistics and planning career at one of Europe’s most respected and forward-thinking manufacturing companies.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Chain Performance Management
- Manage the supply chain for your designated area using key business performance figures including service level, inventory structure, and capacity utilization
- Monitor supply chain KPIs on a continuous basis and identify performance deviations early to enable proactive, effective corrective measures
- Implement appropriate responses to performance gaps in collaboration with factories, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Ensure that your supply chain area consistently meets defined service, quality, and cost targets across the full planning horizon
Planning & Ordering Process Coordination
- Manage planning and ordering processes in close cooperation with manufacturing factories and external suppliers
- Coordinate multi-stage production planning and scheduling to ensure product availability aligns with demand forecasts and customer requirements
- Apply knowledge of materials management and procurement processes to maintain optimal inventory levels and supply chain flow
- Leverage SAP R/3 (MM and PP modules) to maintain accurate planning data, process orders, and support materials management activities
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Conduct comprehensive data analyses covering supply chain performance, inventory trends, capacity utilization, and supplier reliability
- Present analytical findings in a clear, structured, and easily understandable format for team members, management, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Prepare and validate decision-making documents and board-level presentations with accurate, well-structured supply chain data
- Use advanced MS Excel skills and modern logistics tools to build reliable analytical models that support supply chain decision-making
Logistics Tools & Process Innovation
- Apply and actively contribute to the further development of modern logistics planning tools and digital supply chain platforms
- Develop and implement new supply chain processes using design thinking approaches and collaborative cross-functional workshops
- Manage smaller projects within your own area of responsibility, delivering results on time and within agreed scope
- Identify and propose improvements to planning and ordering workflows that increase efficiency, reduce lead times, and improve supply chain resilience
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Completed university degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Coursework, thesis, or academic projects related to supply chain management, logistics, or production planning are a strong advantage
Experience Requirements
- Initial to several years of experience in production planning, scheduling, materials management, or logistics — gained through internships, working student positions, or professional roles
- Experience working within project teams, ideally in an international or multicultural environment, is highly valued
- Understanding of end-to-end logistical processes within a manufacturing or distribution company is essential
- Knowledge of controlling multi-stage manufacturing processes is a distinct advantage for this role
Essential Skills
- Proficient in MS Office — particularly advanced Excel skills — for data analysis, reporting, and supply chain modelling
- Initial experience with SAP R/3 (MM and PP modules) is ideal; willingness to develop SAP skills further is equally welcomed
- Structured, independent work style with strong analytical thinking and the ability to work proactively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English — essential for this international team environment
- Collaborative mindset with genuine openness to diverse perspectives, design thinking, and cross-functional teamwork
GROHE Employee Benefits
- Collective Agreement Salary: Payment per Metal & Electrical Industry tariff (NRW) with special payments and bonuses
- Flexible Work: Independent work style with partial remote working options and flat hierarchies
- Health Management: Bicycle leasing, employee assistance programme, and bonus for active health participation
- Structured Onboarding: Individual training programme for a safe, confident, and successful start
- Employee Discounts: Diverse employee offers and discount programmes for GROHE team members
- Modern Workplace: State-of-the-art company restaurant and a comfortable, collaborative office environment in Düsseldorf
- Diversity & Inclusion: Equal opportunity employer that actively welcomes applications from all backgrounds
Who Should Apply?
- Supply Chain & Logistics Graduates: With relevant degree and initial practical experience through internships or working student positions
- SAP-Experienced Planners: With SAP R/3 MM/PP module knowledge and a background in production planning or materials management
- Analytical Professionals: Who love working with data, Excel models, and performance KPIs in a structured, international environment
- Bilingual Candidates: Fluent German and English speakers ready to thrive in GROHE’s collaborative, multicultural supply chain team
- Diverse Career Path Candidates: GROHE expressly welcomes applications even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements — motivation and learning mindset are valued equally
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