Supply Planner

Xylem ist ein Fortune 500 Wassertechnologieunternehmen mit global 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in über 100 Ländern und einer Mission: unseren Kunden durch innovative Technologielösungen und unser Fachwissen bei der Lösung von Wasserproblemen und
-herausforderungen zu helfen. Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter effizienter, innovativer und nachhaltiger Wassertechnologien, die dafür sorgen, dass unser Wasser nachhaltig genutzt, optimal verwaltet, erhalten und wiederverwendet wird. 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.

Supply Planner manages the end-to-end supply chain by integrating purchasing with production planning to ensure material availability, optimize inventory levels, and maintain on‑time delivery performance. This role utilizes ERP/MRP systems to issue purchase orders, manage supplier performance, and align production schedules.

• Issue purchase orders and manage supplier commitments to ensure timely fulfillment of material requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules with suppliers to optimize cost and supply reliability.
• Monitor supplier performance using key metrics such as On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Identify and resolve supply disruptions, shortages, or delays to minimize operational impact.
• Communicate demand forecasts and replenishment plans with suppliers to support production planning and inventory availability.

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with customer demand, available capacity, and material availability.
• Monitor schedule adherence and production performance, proactively identifying and resolving constraints that may impact delivery timelines.
• Communicate schedule changes, potential risks, and recovery plans to production and management teams to ensure alignment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance planning, scheduling efficiency, and operational performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, production planning, or inventory control.
• Experience with in a manufacturing environment
• Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Ability to analyze data and translate into actionable supply plans.
• Self‑starter, a team player, result oriented with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and support operational improvements.

• Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.

• Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.

• High‑performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.

The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision plans
• 401(k) with company contribution
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this…