Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor

Xylem•Cheektowaga, NY

56d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Xylem is seeking a Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor with strong people leadership, operational discipline, and a continuous-improvement mindset to lead daily logistics operations and support business growth. This role involves overseeing end-to-end warehouse and logistics activities, ensuring inventory accuracy, efficient transportation, and fostering a high-performing team environment. The position offers opportunities for site improvements and growth within a dynamic supply chain organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
4 years of experience in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices
Experience implementing logistics or inventory control processes
Proficiency with inventory/logistics systems (ERP/WMS)
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize inventory levels, accuracy, and organization.
Analyze inventory reports and implement controls to reduce loss and damage.
Ensure efficient warehouse layout and product flow.
Own daily labor planning, workload allocation, and real-time execution management.
Enforce inventory control procedures and location accuracy throughout the site.
Own and execute cycle counts with the team.
Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with carriers.
Verify accuracy and quality of incoming goods.
Oversee safe, efficient loading and unloading operations.
Manage and resolve carrier-related issues, including delays, discrepancies, and service performance.
Coordinate specialized shipments, including export orders, flatbed deliveries, and customer-specific requirements.
Build and manage shipment schedules to meet customer demands.
Collaborate cross-functionally to align logistics with production and sales.
Optimize routes and transportation strategies for efficiency and cost.
Lead and oversee replenishment processes to support production.
Validate and manage warehouse request workflows, ensuring material availability, accuracy, and readiness for shipment.
Partner with customers and internal teams to resolve shipping discrepancies, shortages, and order accuracy issues.
Track logistics KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
Manage transportation and warehousing costs.
Negotiate with carriers and suppliers to secure competitive rates.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy, material flow, and productivity.
Coach, train, and develop warehouse team members.
Drive accountability.
Maintain accurate logistics records and reporting.
Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and regulatory standards.
Establish and enforce standard work across material handling operations.
Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency, material flow, and inventory accuracy.
Apply Lean principles and problem-solving methodologies (root cause analysis, standard work, waste reduction) to improve operations.
Evaluate and optimize warehouse layout, racking configurations, and storage strategies to maximize space utilization and efficiency.
Develop and improve warehouse processes and systems, including inventory control and material flow.
Identify and implement improvements to warehouse infrastructure, tools, and workflows to support long-term operational performance.