Manager Inventory

Xylem•Charlotte, NC

2d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

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 employees operating 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 Manager, Inventory - Transport will be responsible for managing Flygt inventory levels for N. America. This individual will be integrated into the Flygt business, working closely with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to ensure we are achieving optimal delivery lead times while achieving our inventory targets. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.

Requirements

10+ years related experience working with international industrial manufacturing.
Previous experience managing a team is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; APICS or CPIM certification preferred
Strong working knowledge of Inventory concepts and best practices.
Experience with Continuous Improvement projects and tools
Prior experience in GIM and/or SAP preferred
Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate analysis to leadership
Strong leadership, supervisory, prioritization and communication skills (written and verbal) are necessary to help define, develop and enforce initiatives.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Quote for Service
Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.
Results Driven Performance: High performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.

Nice To Haves

APICS or CPIM certification preferred
Previous experience managing a team is preferred.
Prior experience in GIM and/or SAP preferred

Responsibilities

Work closely with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to understand customer lead time requirements and incorporate into inventory strategy.
Position Flygt lead times as a competitive advantage and enabler in achieving aggressive revenue growth targets.
Manage Global Inventory Management (GIM) system parameters to ensure stocking levels are based on accurate demand and lead times.
Make data-driven recommendations on inventory strategies (i.e. locations, resources, packaging, etc…).
Drive reduction on parts lead times used in aftermarket repairs.
Work closely with Operations team to identify root cause and corrective actions of inventory delays.
Provide inventory forecasts and variance analysis to Finance monthly.
Support initiatives to minimize tariff exposure on N. American imports.
Support new product introductions and market expansions with proactive inventory planning.
Partner with IT and data teams to enhance inventory visibility and reporting tools.
Support annual standard cost updates.
Partner with DCs to identify slow movers and obsolete stock for returns, redistribution or scrapping
Partner with SIOP functions to incorporate forward looking forecasts into inventory requirements
Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organizational needs