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Xylem

Global water technology provider and services

Demand Planning Manager

Supply Chain ManagementPosted on Aug 17

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree, for example in supply chain or finance.
At least 5 years of relevant supply chain experience at a global international company.
Oliver Wight, APICS, or comparable certification.
Demonstrated leadership and strategic development.
Excellent English skills; additional languages are a plus.
Knowledge and experience of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and/or Six Sigma tools and concepts.
Strong analytical and presentation skills.
High proficiency in Excel and enterprise resource planning planning systems.
Ability to translate business and financial goals into action plans.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, from the manufacturing floor to executives.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a rapidly changing, stressful environment.
Ability to think creatively and act as a change agent.
Ability to work independently and travel up to 10%.
Ability to focus, prioritize, and deliver results quickly.
Ability to present analytical results clearly and simply.
Ability to challenge traditional mindsets.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and in a team environment involving multiple cultures.
Strong knowledge of supply chain concepts and their contribution to overall company targets.
Keeps updated on current events relevant to the world, customers, and competitors.
Willingness and flexibility to accept new challenges.

Responsibilities

Consolidate an 18-month rolling demand and margin/mix plan for the Analytics segment in the Americas and Europe.
Represent Demand Planning in the M&CS SIOP process and lead monthly Pre-DRM and DRM.
Coordinate the demand planning process, critiques, and analyses, and provide an integrated understanding.
Partner with commercial and finance teams across segment divisions to build consensus on the demand plan and align SIOP with financial planning processes.
Maintain a list of assumptions collected from stakeholders in the process.
Facilitate strategic decisions on issue resolution and closing gaps.
Provide relevant key performance indicator summaries of sensitivities, vulnerabilities, and opportunities.
Continuously improve the Demand Planning process and identify opportunities to streamline existing processes.
Facilitate data collection and reporting.
Ensure consistency with Xylem Demand Planning process standards across the segment.
Coordinate M&CS Demand Planning strategic reviews, including systems and related processes.
Benchmark Xylem against competitors on operational key performance indicators.
Research market conditions and customer segmentation to support business case development.
Lead assigned supply chain projects in sales, manufacturing, or distribution.
Cross-train, back up, and temporarily replace members of the SIOP group as required.
Communicate with commercial teams, manufacturing sites, sourcing, sales, distribution centers, and finance functions at all staff levels to support goal fulfillment.
Represent Xylem professionally to external suppliers and customers.
Search for processes to improve forecast accuracy, reduce logistics costs, and optimize service and inventory.
Understand supply chain planning industry trends and communicate them to drive change and inform strategy.
Actively seek information about potential planning and market issues.

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 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.

Demand Planning

Responsible to consolidate an 18-month rolling Demand & margin/mix plan for the Analytics segment in Americas and Europe
Represent the Demand Planning function in the M&CS SIOP process. Lead monthly Pre-DRM and DRM
Coordinates the demand planning process, critiques & analyses, and provides integrated understanding
Partner with commercial and finance teams across segment divisions to gain consensus on demand plan and alignment between SIOP and financial planning processes
Maintain list of assumptions, collected via the multiple stakeholders in the process
Facilitates strategic decisions on issue resolution & gap closing
Provide summary of sensitivities, vulnerabilities, opportunities to relevant KPIs
Continuous improvement of Demand Planning process, actively searching for opportunities to streamline existing processes
Facilitates data collection and reporting
Ensures consistency with Xylem process standards for Demand Planning across the segment

Strategy

Coordinate M&CS Demand Planning 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 supply chain projects in sales, manufacturing or distribution as assigned
Crosstrain, Backup and temporarily replace members of the SIOP group as required

POSITION FACTORS

IMPACT

Operating Income: Responsibility for sites with annual COGS of ~483M USD

COMMUNICATION

Effectively communicate with commercial teams, manufacturing sites, sourcing, sales, distribution centers and finance functions at all staff levels to ensure goal fulfillment for Xylem.
Can lead and direct a change process and be eager to make a difference.
In a professional way represent Xylem to external suppliers / customers.

INNOVATION/ KNOWLEDGE

Actively search for new or more optimal processes to improve forecast accuracy, reduce logistic cost, optimize service and inventory.
Understand the supply chain planning industry trends and effectively communicate to drive change, input to strategy.

RISK

Actively search information about potential planning and market issues.

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITIES

As per DoA.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Executive

External: Suppliers, Customers, Peer Companies, Consultants

REQUIRED SKILLS / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

Has bachelors degree (e.g. supply chain, finance)
Minimum 5+ years relevant supply chain experience for a Global international company
Oliver Wight / 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 and ERP planning systems
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

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 10%)
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

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

LI-TM1

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

Requirements at a Glance

Experience Level: Senior
Education: Bachelor's
Work Authorization: No H-1B sponsorship

Benefits

Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

About the Company

Xylem

Global water technology provider and services

Xylem is a global water-technology provider serving municipal, industrial, commercial, and residential customers with products, systems, and services for the full water cycle. Its offerings include pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment, plus smart meters, network devices, and data analytics. The company combines equipment sales with recurring revenue from maintenance, repairs, digital solutions, and consulting. It differentiates itself through a broad, integrated portfolio across water infrastructure, applied water, measurement and control, and services, a global presence in more than 150 countries, and strategic acquisitions (such as Sensus in 2016 and Evoqua in 2023) that expand its metering, data analytics, and treatment capabilities. Xylem’s goal is to help customers collect, move, treat, and return water efficiently and sustainably, enabling better water management and resource stewardship.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded: 2011

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