Materials-Supply Chain Manager

Materials-Supply Chain Manager at Xylem

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact. As a leading water technology company, Xylem invites passionate individuals to join our team.

The Supply Chain Manager oversees the end-to-end supply chain management system within the organization. The role develops and implements supply chain policies, manages a team, audits performance, and collaborates with other departments to drive continuous improvement.

• Planning and Forecasting:
  Develop supply chain strategies, forecast demand, analyze market trends, collaborate with sales and marketing.
• Procurement:
  Identify and select suppliers, negotiate contracts, monitor performance, manage inventory levels.
• Logistics and Distribution:
  Oversee transportation and shipment, improve efficiency, ensure timely delivery, coordinate with warehouses.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify risks, develop contingency plans, monitor disruptions, manage recalls and returns.
• Budgeting and Cost Management:
  Manage budget, identify cost-saving opportunities, monitor and analyze costs.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Analyze processes, implement improvements, utilize data and analytics, stay updated on best practices.
• Team Management:
  Lead and manage a team, set goals and KPIs, foster a positive work environment, provide training programs.
• High Impact Behaviors:
  Strategic Decision Making, Effective Communication, Fostering Team Growth.

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field with at least 7 years experience and 2 years people management.
• Proven experience in import/export operations with supervisory experience.
• Expert level understanding of advanced failure analysis techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel and Google Analytics.
• Experience with digital marketing strategies (SEO, PPC, SEM).
• Strategic thinking with a test and learn approach.

$125,000 to $140,000 plus bonus.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

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Xylem is an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace including disability and veterans. Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.