Senior Production Planner

Xylem•Lubbock, TX

69d

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. Xylem, Lubbock, TX specializes in providing innovative solutions for water and wastewater management. Goulds Water Technology The Senior Production Planner drives high-impact planning and scheduling initiatives across complex operations. This senior role crafts advanced production schedules, conducts deep-dive capacity analyses, and engineers strategies to boost efficiency and throughput. Partnering with cross-functional teams, the planner tackles planning challenges head-on, implements corrective and preventive actions, and ensures full regulatory compliance. Beyond execution, this role mentors junior planners and delivers expert guidance to fuel continuous improvement.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field with at least 4 years experience or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
In-depth understanding of inventory management principles and practices.
Experience with developing and implementing inventory management policies and procedures.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in inventory management software and systems.

Responsibilities

Create and implement production schedules for multiple product lines
Monitor and adjust production plans to meet changing demand and inventory levels
Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure production plans align with overall business goals
Analyze production data and make recommendations for process improvements
Identify and resolve any production issues or delays
Develop and maintain inventory levels for finished goods and raw materials
Forecast and track inventory needs based on production schedules and sales projections
Coordinate with procurement team to ensure timely delivery of materials
Monitor inventory levels to prevent excess or shortage situations
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production processes
Implement lean manufacturing principles to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Identify and implement cost saving measures in production planning and inventory management
Generate and present production reports to management team
Analyze production data to identify trends and make data driven decisions
Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for production planning and inventory management
Communicate any potential issues or concerns to management and provide recommendations for improvement