We're Hiring for a Sr. Manager, Inventory Optimization!
If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark !
THE ROLE : The Sr. Manager, Inventory Optimization will be responsible for engineering and implementing best in class Supply Chain solutions across Xylem to drive improvement of inventory and planning metrics. This leader will partner with regional SC leaders on a data-driven approach to identify process and technology inefficiencies and opportunities, to implement inventory optimization solutions, and to achieve Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) standardization.
We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Improve performance on Day Inventory On Hand (DIO) while maintaining customer On Time Delivery
Drive organizational and process rigor around SIOP and inventory optimization
Develop inventory optimization strategy, including inventory segmentation and intelligent lifecycle data analytics and execution
Lead and/or sponsor ad hoc projects that are analyzing and developing insights and recommendations that will drive inventory optimization across the end-to-end supply chain
Continuously improve and standardize SIOP and inventory optimization policies, processes, and tools, including automated and integrated solutions specifically tailored to Xylem's product mix
Monitor and analyze delivery reliability and forecast accuracy and recommend corrective actions when required
Generate business insights and data visualizations to quantify optimization opportunities and to measure effectivity of improvement implementations
Intermediary between IT and Operations to solve Operational issues, leveraging existing tools within Xylem and/or weighing the cost and benefits of new tools
Partner with plant leadership to coach, train and help implement tools, corrective actions, and/or process changes
Evangelize and be the SME for latest tools and technology that can be implemented to achieve supply chain optimization goals
Provide support and knowledge for supply chain staff development through education, training, coaching and mentoring
Work effectively across plants and functions to deliver SIOP objectives
QUALIFICATIONS :
5+ years' experience in material control systems and processes
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (preferably Business, Supply Chain or Engineering)
Demonstrated experience in planning as well as executing successful supply chain transformation.
Strong background in Supply Chain management best practices, including material planning, production control, logistics, and inventory management
Strong influence and change management skills, especially in a matrix environment with cross-functional stakeholders (see key relationships)
Ability to present information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences
Ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals across multiple cultures, disciplines and geographies
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, with excellent Excel skills
Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams with proven abilities to influence others
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years Lean Material and Information Flow experience in a discrete manufacturing environment that follows lean manufacturing principles and methods (e.g., Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, Lean Enterprise Institute /Harris Lean Systems Making Material Flow)
Master's Degree or equivalent experience (preferably Business, Supply Chain or Engineering)
Experience at a high performing lean material flow company
A solid track record for performance and progression within operations, business and supply chain;
Demonstrated relentless drive and determination to achieve success
Knowledge of SAP, WMS systems are preferred
DAY IN THE LIFE :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. 25-50% travel (Americas, Europe, APAC, Emerging Markets).
SALARY :
The estimated salary range for this position is $88,500.00 to $183,500.00 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.
At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.
Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world's water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.
Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.
