Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employeesoperating 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.

The Demand Planner will participate in monitoring of semi-complex materials through the production cycle. This role will also be involved in the preparation and maintenance of basic reports; analyzes supplier capability; participates in make/buy studies and cost analysis. The Demand Planner will create integrated project plans and schedules for the supply team’s capital and development projects. Supports the planning and coordination of new product introductions; assess the impact and support changes to overall production schedules.  Manage scheduling based on customer demand, service levels, and inventory plan, while optimizing capacity. Perform responsible planning functions with limited supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures requiring initiative, accuracy, and attention to detail, organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to concurrently manage multiple tasks. Interface cross functionally with Sales, Operations, Logistics and our Customers.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Primary Duties

• Effectively evaluate current material control standards, prepare, and maintain basic reports.
• Analyze supplier capability, participate in make/buy studies and cost analysis.
• Create integrated project plans and schedules for the supply team’s capital and development projects.
• Support the planning and coordination of new product introductions and assess the impact and support changes to overall production schedules.

Additional Duties

• PTO backfill for production planners
• Evaluate work centers and production operations for standard time reductions
• Production analysis as directed

Required:

• 1-3 years of successful Demand Planning/ Production Planning experience
• Fluency in SAP or similar ERP
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate with the team, peers, management, and external contacts.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Project, and Excel.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and negotiate to meet critical timelines.
• Demonstrate the ability to make critical decisions in conjunction with project stakeholders

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Strongly Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline (Business, Supply Chain, etc).

Preferred:

• ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification(s)

Salary range:

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 diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.