Supply Planner

Xylem•Bridgeport, NJ

3d•Remote

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. Job Summary: We are seeking a Supply Planner to support our distribution centers and service branch network by ensuring optimal product availability and efficient inventory management. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing supply plans, optimizing inventory, and collaborating with procurement, operations, and branch teams to meet service level goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
Experience with DRP, MRP, or similar supply planning tools including GIM.
Strong understanding of inventory management principles and best practices.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Utilize Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) to create and manage replenishment schedules for distribution centers and service branches.
Monitor and align supply planning activities with operational priorities and capacity constraints.
Establish safety stock levels and reorder points tailored to demand patterns and lead times at the DC and branch levels.
Communicate with service teams, distribution teams and material teams as needed regarding vendor updates and inventory availability.
Mitigate risks of overstock, understock, and obsolescence to maintain inventory health.
Partner with procurement to ensure timely replenishment of inventory for the DC and branch network.
Share demand forecasts to improve supplier collaboration and reduce variability in lead times.
Address disruptions or delays with contingency plans to maintain supply continuity.
Track fill rates, service levels, inventory turnover, and slow-moving stock trends.
Provide data-driven insights to improve decision-making and supply chain performance.
Generate and share regular updates with stakeholders on supply plan effectiveness.
Align supply plans with material teams, procurement teams, operations team and distribution teams.
Proactively manage risks such as supplier delays, transportation disruptions, or unexpected demand spikes.