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.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and control of Water Utility and Dewatering inventory investment.  Establish inventory budgets, forecasts and analyses for all stock keeping locations.  Review and analyze actual performance to inventory budgets.  Take necessary action to bring actual performance in line with budget. 
• Monitor Excess & Obsolete inventory, direct and implement corrective action to minimize levels.
• Develop tools and metrics to simplify inventory reporting and analysis and aid the improvement of inventory performance. 
• Assist with development, documentation and implementation of inventory control  processes, and procedures as assigned
• Oversee the coordination, review and approve all inventory return related activities for all branch locations.  Review and approval all customer returns.  Prepare and complete excess stock returns to suppliers.
• Assist with maintenance of control system for inventoried items for all stock keeping locations.  Implement inventory planning and control methods/procedures for all stock keeping locations.  Develop and document inventory control processes in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.  Maintain guidelines for stock levels and status decisions.
• Coordinate inventory control activities with other company functions impacting inventory control problems and develop solutions to maintain targeted inventory accuracy.  ITR’s and customer service levels.
• Research ERP system inaccuracies and correct as needed.
• Prepare month end inventory analysis reports, forecasts as directed by manager.
• Prepare inventory budgets, forecasts, and analysis reports per corporate requirements for all stock keeping locations.
• Replenish inventory for assigned product categories
• Monitor and lead improvement projects related to OTD performance for all direct shipment, CDC, and Branch shipments
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification

Required Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop analytical reports and correspondence, with the understanding of production needs and planning
• Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills
• Superior communication, organizational, management, leadership and technical skills
• Previous experience managing a function and/ or people
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Project, MSAccess, Excel, Word, Power Point, SQL Database and ERP systems
• Ability and interest in driving change related to integration
• An in-depth understanding of STEEB and iScala order entry system and the ability to navigate the system effectively and efficiently
• Good math, communication (both written and verbal), and customer service skills
• Great attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability and desire to grow in the organization to the next level 

Job postings will include a wide salary range, with each role's pay falling within that range. The starting salary is based on factors such as skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position

Education & Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Technology, Industrial Technology, or Operations) with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in inventory management, purchasing, production control, and/or demand planning.
• APICS PICS certifications a plus. Proficiency in PC based software, Microsoft suite applications and in depth knowledge of Microsoft Access.

Specialized Knowledge Required – Including any required certificates, licenses, and registrations

• Working knowledge of US Customs Import Regulatory law desirable.
• Greenbelt or Leanbelt certified

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Medium lifting (up to 35 pounds)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office:  Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
• Intermittent exposure to all outdoors weather conditions; intermittent exposure to shop and jobsite noise (to maximums of 95 decibels).
• Travel:  As required to fulfill the duties listed above. Other travel as needed or required by the company.

Salary range:

$62,000.00 - $99,000.00

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.