Supply Planner

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: We are seeking a Supply Planner to support our distribution centers and service branch network by ensuring optimal product availability and efficient inventory management. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing supply plans, optimizing inventory, and collaborating with procurement, operations, and branch teams to meet service level goals. Key Responsibilities: Utilize Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) to create and manage replenishment schedules for distribution centers and service branches. Monitor and align supply planning activities with operational priorities and capacity constraints. Establish safety stock levels and reorder points tailored to demand patterns and lead times at the DC and branch levels. Communicate with service teams, distribution teams and material teams as needed regarding vendor updates and inventory availability. Mitigate risks of overstock, understock, and obsolescence to maintain inventory health. Partner with procurement to ensure timely replenishment of inventory for the DC and branch network. Share demand forecasts to improve supplier collaboration and reduce variability in lead times. Address disruptions or delays with contingency plans to maintain supply continuity. Track fill rates, service levels, inventory turnover, and slow-moving stock trends. Provide data-driven insights to improve decision-making and supply chain performance. Generate and share regular updates with stakeholders on supply plan effectiveness. Align supply plans with material teams, procurement teams, operations team and distribution teams. Proactively manage risks such as supplier delays, transportation disruptions, or unexpected demand spikes. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field. Experience with DRP, MRP, or similar supply planning tools including GIM. Strong understanding of inventory management principles and best practices. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI). Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus. The estimated salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement. Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. #LI-TM1 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! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation Our Talent Community is a great way to stay connected to learn more about our high impact culture initiatives and latest career opportunities! Tell us more about yourself and help recruiters find you if there's an opportunity that aligns with your background, skills and interests. Join our Talent Community Today! Want to know what kind of Impact you can make? Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe can thrive. Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues. 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