Full-Time
Production Planner
Posted on 4/18/2024
Advanced water technology and solutions provider
Compensation Overview
$62,000 - $99,000Annually
Junior
Morton Grove, IL, USA
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 1+ years of experience in manufacturing scheduling/planning environment
- Experience using ERP systems with demonstrated understanding of MRP
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
- Preference for experience and/or knowledge in Python
- Lean Six Sigma training and APICS certification are plus
- Schedule production based on the ERP system using various shop floor systems
- Coordinate with factory supervision, highlight gaps in available manpower
- Update schedules and manufacturing orders based on customer order changes
- Maintain manufacturing orders with correct date and status, missed component issues including post deduct errors
- Monitor and release customer orders in scheduling software based on material availability communicated by purchasing team
- Communicate potential part shortages to purchasing and factory teams
- Update on time information in designated reporting tool
- Maintain material movement request to support manufacturing orders including material requests, material moves, pick requests, etc
- Release components from local warehouses based on established guidelines from Xylem owned warehouses
- Assist inventory analyst and internal logistic functions to reconcile inventory discrepancies
- Participates in various lean activities including Kaizen Events and 5-S teams
Xylem specializes in advanced water technologies and solutions, integrating digital technology and analytics to improve water and wastewater management, conservation, and reuse. The company offers a range of products such as water meters, pumps, and controllers to support sustainable water solutions.
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$10.2M
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
Founded
2011
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 1%2 year growth
↑ 24%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.