Full-Time

Operations Support Associate

Posted on 11/21/2024

Xylem

Xylem

10,001+ employees

Water technology solutions for sustainability

Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Compensation Overview

$46.2k - $73.9kAnnually

Entry, Junior

Cincinnati, OH, USA

Category
Inventory Management
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Inventory Management
SAP Products

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of applicable work experience OR Bachelor's degree with demonstrated capability in comparable work
  • Intra-departmental communication for purpose of alignment/information sharing
  • Able to execute tasks with medium levels of autonomy; limited guidance required for complex tasks
  • Able to collaborate with other disciplines
  • Ability to understand concepts in execution and strong organization skills
  • Understanding of general business concepts
  • Strong communication skills
  • Solid User of standard Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • SAP fluency in relevant area of expertise (e.g. SD, CS, CM module)
  • Basic understanding of typical IT business tools
  • Basic understanding of Field Service and CRM application like (MS Field Service or MS CRM)
Responsibilities
  • Able to perform non-routine tasks related to customer issues and resolution
  • Ability to document tasks into process flows
  • Responsible for helping develop training material for customer processes and order entry
  • Strong collaboration with internal and external customers
  • Exception reporting for customer orders when purchase orders are flagged for non-compliance
  • Resolves issues from 3rd party processor of customers’ orders of limited complexity
  • Assists branch in maintaining appropriate inventory, generates purchase orders
  • Ability to create orders for quoted jobs or installation with multiple processes in SAP of limited complexity but with unique job requirements
  • May be required to handle contract renewals and contract maintenance or changes of simple configuration or change of purchase order. Reviews autorenewals of contracts and supports contract additions identified by branch staff
  • Submission of invoices through appropriate vendor portal ensuring the uploads of invoices are compatible with customer payable system
  • May assist standard non-complex customer master data workflows

Xylem develops solutions to address global water challenges using smart technology. The company provides hardware like water pumps and treatment systems, as well as software for hydrographic applications, serving clients such as municipalities and industrial businesses. Xylem stands out by combining both hardware and software offerings while focusing on sustainability and long-term contracts. Its goal is to ensure water security and meet the demand for eco-friendly solutions in the water sector.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$356.2K

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

24%

1 year growth

24%

2 year growth

24%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Xylem's acquisition of Idrica enhances its digital water utility market presence.
  • Growing interest in atmospheric water harvesting opens new market opportunities for Xylem.
  • Integration with ElectraMet boosts Xylem's industrial sector position in metals recovery.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging startups using AI and IoT may threaten Xylem's market share.
  • Rising raw material costs could impact Xylem's profit margins.
  • Global semiconductor shortage may delay Xylem's smart system production.

What makes Xylem unique

  • Xylem offers both hardware and software solutions for comprehensive water management.
  • The company focuses on sustainable and eco-friendly water technology innovations.
  • Xylem's HYPACK software is a leader in hydrographic and dredging applications.

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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.

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