Supply Planner: ERP-Driven Planning & Sourcing

Ebro Electronic GmbH; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Supply Planner to manage end-to-end supply chain operations, aligning purchasing with production planning to ensure material availability and on-time delivery. You will work with ERP/MRP systems to issue POs, monitor supplier performance, and align production schedules with demand and capacity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with strong Excel skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, production planning, or inventory control.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Ability to analyze data and translate into actionable supply plans.
• Self‑starter, a team player, result oriented with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and support operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders and manage supplier commitments to ensure timely fulfillment of material requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules with suppliers to optimize cost and supply reliability.
• Monitor supplier performance using OTIF and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Identify and resolve supply disruptions, shortages, or delays to minimize operational impact.
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with customer demand, available capacity, and material availability.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Strong communication

Team player

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Supply Planner to manage end-to-end supply chain operations, aligning purchasing with production planning to ensure material availability and on-time delivery. You will work with ERP/MRP systems to issue POs, monitor supplier performance, and align production schedules with demand and capacity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with strong Excel skills and a continuous improvement mindset.