Sr Supply Planner

Xylem•Morton Grove, IL

9d•$95,000 - $105,000

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. 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. Sr Supply Planner manages the end-to-end supply chain by integrating purchasing with production planning to ensure material availability, optimize inventory levels, and maintain on-time delivery performance. This role utilizes ERP/MRP systems to issue purchase orders, manage supplier performance, and align production schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, or related field
5+ years of experience in purchasing, production planning, or inventory control.
Experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
Ability to analyze data and translate into actionable supply plans.
Self-starter, a team player, result oriented with strong attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and support operational improvements.

Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management Issue purchase orders and manage supplier commitments to ensure timely fulfillment of material requirements.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules with suppliers to optimize cost and supply reliability.
Monitor supplier performance using key metrics such as On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) and take corrective actions when necessary.
Identify and resolve supply disruptions, shortages, or delays to minimize operational impact.
Communicate demand forecasts and replenishment plans with suppliers to support production planning and inventory availability.
Planning & Inventory Management Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with customer demand, available capacity, and material availability.
Monitor schedule adherence and production performance, proactively identifying and resolving constraints that may impact delivery timelines.
Communicate schedule changes, potential risks, and recovery plans to production and management teams to ensure alignment.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance planning, scheduling efficiency, and operational performance.