Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Sr Supply Chain Planner

Position Summary

In partnership with Sales and Operations the Sr Demand Planner leads the strategic and tactical execution of the SIOP (sales & internal usage, inventory, and operations planning) for the assigned product lines.  Strategically balancing supply and demand to drive profitable growth and enable Evoqua to exceed customer and shareholder expectations. Interprets internal and external issues/challenges and recommends solutions/best practices.  Takes the lead in resolving complex issues and troubleshoots problems with implications on cross-functional business processes and outcomes. Evaluates safety stocks to ensure optimal inventory levels. Releases production orders to maximize shop floor efficiency.

Core Responsibilities and Tasks

• Effectively evaluate current sales and usage demand to set optimal safety stock levels
• Monitor material / labor capacity to level-load production schedule and identify overbooked vs underbooked statuses
• Make decisions on make-to-order vs make-to-stock to optimize sales, service, inventory turns, working capital, and warehouse and outbound freight efficiencies
• Evaluate planned orders to set a production schedule
• Work closely with purchasing to ensure raw materials deliver on time to support production schedule and working capital metrics
• Plan and coordinate new product introductions, assess the impact, and support changes to overall production schedules.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing team to develop and maintain labor routers for production process.
• Develop, interpret and communicate metrics to help drive improvements.

Position Requirements

• BS/BA in a related discipline, or advanced degree, or equivalent combination of education and or experience.
• 5+ years of successful Demand Planning/ Production Planning experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP, or equivalent.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification(s) a plus.
• Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of planning.
• Must be able to take initiative, think pro-actively and self-schedule.
• Willingness to partner cross-functionally and work effectively with a team.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.

Salary range:

$70,500.00 - $126,500.00

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.