What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Planner position at Xylem?
We’re Hiring for a Buyer/Planner!
If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!
THE ROLE: The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for planning and scheduling materials from various sources to meet production, logistics and inventory goals, as well as quality, safety, and cost objectives. In this role, the incumbent will also work with Operations team to maximize revenue and EBITDA realization, while also maximizing internal and external customer satisfaction. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Plan, Procure and Schedule all materials assigned to ensure on-time delivery to Sensus customers, for both unit and service parts demand, while focusing on budgeted EBITDA goal attainment.
Collaborate cross functionally with Engineering, Customer Service, QA, and other areas, as required to support business and customer requirements.
Provide inventory analysis and valuation projections to the management team, as required.
Evaluate, Adjust and Maintain the data and functionality of MRP in Sensus’ ERP system (including purchase order maintenance, shop order maintenance, MRP set-up maintenance and inventory analysis and correction)
Assist the Materials Manager, Supervision and Warehouse team in root cause analysis and correction of inventory inaccuracies.
Assist in the design, implementation, and control of consignment, VMI and Kanban programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BS in Business Administration, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience is desired.
3-5 years of industry and/or operational experience is preferred.
APICS CPIM certification is preferred.
Training and experience in Lean, Six Sigma and other process and product improvement principles is desired.
Ability to clearly communicate and resolve business and personnel issues – employing win-win methods.
Working knowledge of MS Office tools, Engineering Change management (ECR/ECN) and ERP system principles
Ability to lead and motivate cross functional teams.
Understand and apply problem solving skills to seek continuous improvement in work processes and demonstrated track record of results.
DAY IN THE LIFE:
In this role, the working environment is a standard office/manufacturing environment. The physical demands may include but are not limited to occasionally lifting up to 35 pounds. Percent of travel required is 10% or less.
At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.
Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.
Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.
