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Material Planner 2

Imagine yourself…

+ Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.

+ Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.

+ Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth.

It’s possible with a role at XOS (http://www.xos.com/) .

XOS (http://www.xos.com/) , a **Veralto (http://www.veralto.com/)** company, is a leading manufacturer of application-specific X-ray analyzers. We offer best-in-class elemental analysis solutions that improve public safety and customer efficiency in industries like petroleum and environmental compliance.

As part of the XOS team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll work with products that make an everyday impact on vital resources we all rely upon: and along the way, you’ll have opportunities to deepen your skills, invest in your development, and seek new ways to fuel your growth.

We offer:

+ Professional onboarding and training options

+ Powerful team looking forward to working with you

+ Career coaching and development opportunities

+ Health benefits

+ 401(k)

Reporting to the **Procurement Supervisor,** the **Material Planner 2** is responsible for ordering, planning, and scheduling materials to support the delivery of specific customer products at XOS. The individual will plan and coordinate the receipt and inventory of materials to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders while maintaining assigned inventory levels. Additionally, the position is accountable for developing material supply plans that align with production forecasts.

This position is part of the Procurement departament, the **Material Planner 2** located in **East Greenbush, NY.**

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

+ Lead Ecovatis Program Management.

+ Serve as leader for PPV & VAVE projects and Funnel Management (DVM).

+ Act as process lead for NPD support, taking ownership of the MPCE process and driving process improvements.

+ Oversee purchasing and material planning by leveraging MRP and Kanban card triggers based on demand forecasts and standardized templates.

+ Take ownership of material stock-outs, identify root causes, and implement countermeasures to prevent recurrence.

+ Utilize purchase order forecasting templates to optimize part set-ups.

+ Reschedule purchase orders as needed (expedite, de-expedite, or cancel) to ensure ERP data accurately reflects anticipated goods receipts and supports production schedules without inflating inventory. Review MRP and resolve late in-transit issues to maintain a reliable material flow.

+ Support cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to meet overall business objectives by negotiating with suppliers and sourcing new vendors.

+ Collaborate closely with engineering to source components for new product launches, ensuring budget adherence, on-time delivery, and vendor compliance with quality specifications.

+ Partner with engineering and suppliers to execute VAVE initiatives.

The essential requirements of the job include:

+ **Education** : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required, with knowledge of inventory management practices and procedures. A degree in Supply Chain or Engineering is preferred.

+ **Experience** : 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, with strong skills in planning, organization, negotiation, and leadership.

+ Demonstrated success driving cost reductions, leading supplier negotiations, and meeting inventory targets.

+ Strong negotiation abilities and solid knowledge of key suppliers.

+ Ability to manage multiple suppliers, oversee contracts, and build effective relationships internally and externally.

+ Proven project management skills with the ability to plan, organize, and deliver results on time.

+ Commitment to process rigor, accountability, and consistent execution.

+ Proficiency in Excel and standard MS Office applications.

+ **Nice to have** : APICS or ISM certification (or other supply chain/procurement certifications).

+ **Nice to have** : Experience working with ERP systems.

+ **Nice to have** : Familiarity with Kanban or Just-in-Time practices.

+ Background in supplier management and negotiations.

+ Travel requirement: less than 10%.

+ Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including New Product Development, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Marketing & Sales, and Suppliers.

XOS is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.

US ONLY** **:

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $74000 - $84000 USD per year.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

The EEO posters are available **here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters)** .

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

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Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.