Supply Planner

Xylem•Morton Grove, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The 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
3+ 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.