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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.

Inventory Optimization

+ Drive activities at AW sites to improve performance on Days Inventory On Hand (DIO) while maintaining customer On Time Delivery

+ Monitor and analyze inventory performance and recommend corrective actions when required

+ Drive organizational and process rigor around SIOP and inventory optimization

+ Develop inventory optimization strategy including inventory segmentation

+ Lead and/or sponsor ad hoc projects that are analyzing and developing insights and recommendations that will drive inventory optimization across the business segment

+ Continuously improve and standardize 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 inventory goals

+ Provide support and knowledge for supply chain staff development through education, training, coaching and mentoring

+ Work effectively across plants and functions to deliver inventory objectives

Strategy

+ Coordinate Applied Water Inventory strategic reviews including systems and related processes

+ Benchmark Xylem against competitors on Operational KPIs

+ Research market conditions and customer segmentation to support business case development

Project Management & Other functions

+ Lead inventory optimization projects in operations, distribution or commercial environments as assigned

+ Crosstrain, Backup and temporarily replace members of the SIOP group as required

Required Skills / Education / Qualifications

+ Strong academic track record at university in related field (e.g. engineering, supply chain, finance)

+ Minimum 3+ years relevant supply chain experience for a Global international company

+ APICS Certification (or comparable)

+ Demonstrated Leadership & Strategic development

+ Excellent English skills and other languages is a plus

+ Knowledge and experience of lean manufacturing, CI, and/or six sigma tools & concepts

+ Excellent analytical and presentation skills

+ Highly proficient in Excel

+ Ability to translate business and financial goals into action plans

+ Ability to communicate effectively at all levels from manufacturing floor to Executive

+ Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in a rapidly changing stressful environment

+ Change agent and ability to think creatively and look forward

+ Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams with proven abilities to influence others

Key Competencies

+ Represent Xylem in a professional manner and maintain high personal integrity

+ Comply with the Xylem Code of Conduct

+ Ability to work independently and to travel (up to 25%)

+ Ability to focus, prioritize and deliver results quickly

+ Advanced analytical skills and ability to present results in a clear and simple manner

+ Can think out of the box and challenge a traditional mind-set

+ Capable of working with multiple projects simultaneously

+ Capable of working in a team environment involving multiple cultures

+ Strong knowledge of Supply Chain concepts and their contribution to overall company targets

+ Keeps updated on world current events (general, customer, competitors)

+ Willing and flexible to accept new challenges

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Salary range:

$93,900.00 - $169,000.00

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