Supply Chain Director - Flow Systems

Elkay; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with matching

Education reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Annual bonus eligibility

Health Savings Account

Legacy and growth opportunities

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Management for the Flow Systems unit. This role leads the SIOP process, aligning demand, supply, and inventory with financial goals while guiding a team of planners and buyers across Operations, Sourcing, Sales, Product Management, Finance, and Logistics.

You will shape forecast accuracy, schedule attainment, and service levels, while driving continuous improvement and sustainable working capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or engineering.
• MBA or similar advanced degree preferred for leadership roles.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible supply chain experience.
• 5+ years leading planning, inventory, or purchasing teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading SIOP/S&OP in manufacturing.
• Strong grasp of demand and supply planning, MRP, and purchasing.
• ERP/advanced planning systems experience; Oracle, SAP, Kinaxis, OMP, or Blue Yonder preferred.
• APICS certifications (CPIM/CSCP/CLTD) preferred.
• Experience managing both manufactured and externally sourced products.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the enterprise SIOP process with cross-functional partners.
• Drive demand planning, supply planning, and inventory strategies.
• Develop and monitor inventory targets, safety stock, and replenishment.
• Lead tactical purchasing and supplier performance management.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Product Management, and Finance.
• Develop a high-performing team through coaching and succession planning.

Skills

SIOP process

Demand planning

Supply planning

Inventory management

Purchasing operations

ERP systems

Cross-functional leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

MBA or Master's degree preferred

APICS CPIM/CSCP/CLTD certifications

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP

Kinaxis

OMP

Blue Yonder

Job description

Supply Chain Director - Flow Systems

The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

The Director, Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Management is responsible for leading the company’s Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process and driving enterprise-wide planning excellence across demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and tactical purchasing for the Flow Systems Business Unit. This role ensures alignment between customer demand, inventory investments, production capabilities, and supplier execution to achieve service, cost, cash flow, and profitability objectives. The Director leads a team of planning and purchasing professionals and serves as a key cross-functional partner to Operations, Sourcing, Sales, Product Management, Finance, and Logistics. This position is accountable for balancing customer service, inventory optimization, capacity utilization, and supply continuity while developing scalable planning processes that support business growth. SIOP Leadership: Own and lead the enterprise SIOP process, ensuring alignment between sales forecasts, operational capabilities, inventory strategies, and financial objectives; facilitate monthly executive SIOP reviews and drive decision-making related to demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and service trade-offs; develop planning scenarios and risk mitigation strategies to proactively address demand and supply variability; ensure business plans are translated into executable operational and purchasing plans Demand & Supply Planning: Lead demand planning and forecast management processes, incorporating historical trends, market intelligence, commercial input, and business strategy; oversee supply planning activities to align production, inventory, and supplier capabilities with customer demand; establish planning policies and governance to improve forecast accuracy, schedule attainment, and customer service performance; drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase planning effectiveness and operational responsiveness Inventory Management: Develop and execute inventory strategies that balance customer service requirements with working capital objectives; establish inventory targets, stocking policies, safety stock methodologies, and replenishment parameters; monitor inventory health, including excess, obsolete, slow-moving, and at-risk inventory; partner with Finance and Operations to reduce inventory risk while supporting growth and customer commitments; drive actions to improve inventory turns, cash flow, and service-level performance Tactical Purchasing & Supplier Execution: Lead the tactical purchasing organization responsible for procurement execution and supplier order management; ensure timely placement and management of purchase orders to support production and customer requirements; monitor supplier performance, delivery commitments, and material availability to minimize supply disruptions; partner closely with Strategic Sourcing to support sourcing initiatives, supplier transitions, and risk mitigation activities; develop processes that improve purchasing efficiency, supplier communication, and material planning discipline Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with Operations, Sales, Product Management, Logistics, and Finance to ensure alignment across the end-to-end supply chain; support new product introductions, product lifecycle management, and demand transitions; lead efforts to identify and resolve supply chain constraints impacting customer service or operational performance; drive a customer-focused and data-driven culture that prioritizes enterprise results over functional optimization Team Development: Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing organization of planners, inventory managers, and buyers; establish clear performance expectations, development plans, and succession planning initiatives; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence; provide coaching and leadership to strengthen analytical and strategic planning capabilities across the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field;
• MBA or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred;
• 10+ years of progressively responsible supply chain experience;
• 5+ years leading planning, inventory, purchasing, or supply chain teams;
• Demonstrated experience leading SIOP/S&OP processes in a manufacturing environment;
• Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, MRP, and purchasing operations;
• Experience working with ERP and advanced planning systems;
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive organizational alignment;
• APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD) preferred;
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Kinaxis, OMP, Blue Yonder, or similar planning platforms preferred;
• Experience managing both manufactured and externally sourced product portfolios preferred;
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience preferred;
• Total Rewards and Benefits Competitive Salary Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance Matching 401(k) Contribution Health Savings Account Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure) 12 Paid Holidays Annual Bonus Eligibility Educational Reimbursement Matching Gift Program Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture. While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most. Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values. We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.