Supply Planning Manager, Treatment US

Xylem; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Supply Planner to lead the Supply Planning step of SIOP for US APT Treatment sites, developing an 18-month rolling plan and coordinating between demand, supply, and finance to protect service levels and optimize COGS.

The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to develop and mentor a local team of direct reports while ensuring adherence to XPS standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply planning and SIOP processes.
• Ability to develop and manage an 18-month rolling supply plan.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Supply Planning process for the assigned sites.
• Develop and maintain an 18-month rolling supply plan and inventory/backlog plan.
• Facilitate communication between demand and supply planning.
• Represent the Supply Planning function in site-level SIOP.
• Identify future constraints on resources and mitigation options.
• Drive inventory outlook and actions to meet targets.

Skills

Integrated Business Planning

Developing capability

Cross-boundary collaboration

Inventory management

Analytical skills & leveraging data

Internal & external customer focus

Continuous improvement mindset

Project planning & execution

Inspiring accountability

Team player

Job description

About the Company

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. 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.

Job Summary

Responsible to lead the Supply Planning step of SIOP for APT Treatment sites in US. Using the unconstrained Demand Plan the Supply Planner is to develop an associated Supply Plan as well as identifying and analyse potential supply constraints (e.g. machine capacity, labour, external suppliers, contracted manufacturers, etc.) and their impact on operational KPIs and financial performance. The monthly goal is to deliver an accurate and cross-functionally aligned 18 month rolling supply plan including manufacturing output (i.e. COGS & standard hours) and resulting changes in Inventory / Backlog plans. A key responsibility is also to lead, support and develop the local team of direct reports.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities

• Lead the Supply Planning process for the assigned sites.
• Develop and maintain an 18-month rolling Supply (i.e. COGS & Standard hours) and resulting Inventory / Backlog plan for assigned sites.
• Facilitate communication between demand and supply planning as a single point of contact on supply side.
• Represent the Supply Planning function in the site-level SIOP process.
• Develop, document, update and challenge the assumptions supporting the supply plan.
• Identify future constrains on critical resources (i.e. labour, materials, machines, etc.) based on demonstrated output levels.
• Facilitate demand & supply gap impact analysis on service, cost, inventory and P&L with Production, External Supply Planning, Inventory Management and Finance and propose gap mitigation alternatives.
• Manage supply planning performance, such as planning accuracy and target lead time adherence, analysing root-cause of discrepancy and incorporate countermeasures to improve supply planning process.
• Provide summary of sensitivities, vulnerabilities, opportunities to relevant KPIs.
• Ensures consistency with XPS standards for Supply Planning across assigned sites.
• Build inventory outlook and drive inventory actions to meet budgeted targets for assigned sites.
• Support and collaborate in product phase in/out giving input from a supply planning perspective.
• Upload of supply plan to system/ERP, including maintenance of supply planning parameters (e.g. schedules or planning bills).

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide process capability and expert support to improve supply planning process & SIOP.
• Manage and improve tools and data of supply planning.
• Support Production and SIOP with various supply topics.

Key Competencies

• Integrated Business Planning
• Developing capability
• Cross-boundary collaboration
• Inventory management
• Analytical skills & leveraging data
• Internal & external customer focus
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Project planning & execution
• Inspiring accountability
• Team player

Key Relationships

• External
• Internal: Demand Planning, Production/Operations, Procurement, Finance, Product Managers, Quality & SIOP Excellence

Why Join Us

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 inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and affirmative action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology!