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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.

Demand Planning

Responsible to consolidate an 18-month rolling Demand & margin/mix plan for the Analytics segment in Americas and Europe

Represent the Demand Planning function in the M&CS SIOP process. Lead monthly Pre-DRM and DRM

Coordinates the demand planning process, critiques & analyses, and provides integrated understanding

Partner with commercial and finance teams across segment divisions to gain consensus on demand plan and alignment between SIOP and financial planning processes

Maintain list of assumptions, collected via the multiple stakeholders in the process

Facilitates strategic decisions on issue resolution & gap closing

Provide summary of sensitivities, vulnerabilities, opportunities to relevant KPIs

Continuous improvement of Demand Planning process, actively searching for opportunities to streamline existing processes

Facilitates data collection and reporting

Ensures consistency with Xylem process standards for Demand Planning across the segment

Strategy

Coordinate M&CS Demand Planning strategic reviews including systems and related processes

Benchmark Xylem against competitors on Operational KPIs

Research market conditions and customer segmentation to support business case development

Project Management & Other functions

Lead supply chain projects in sales, manufacturing or distribution as assigned

Crosstrain, Backup and temporarily replace members of the SIOP group as required

POSITION FACTORS

IMPACT

Operating Income: Responsibility for sites with annual COGS of ~483M USD

COMMUNICATION

Effectively communicate with commercial teams, manufacturing sites, sourcing, sales, distribution centers and finance functions at all staff levels to ensure goal fulfillment for Xylem.

Can lead and direct a change process and be eager to make a difference.

In a professional way represent Xylem to external suppliers / customers.

INNOVATION/ KNOWLEDGE

Actively search for new or more optimal processes to improve forecast accuracy, reduce logistic cost, optimize service and inventory.

Understand the supply chain planning industry trends and effectively communicate to drive change, input to strategy.

RISK

Actively search information about potential planning and market issues.

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITIES

As per DoA.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Executive

External: Suppliers, Customers, Peer Companies, Consultants

REQUIRED SKILLS / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

Has bachelors degree (e.g. supply chain, finance)

Minimum 5+ years relevant supply chain experience for a Global international company

Oliver Wight / APICS Certification (or comparable)

Demonstrated Leadership & Strategic development

Excellent English skills and other languages is a plus

Knowledge and experience of lean manufacturing, CI, and/or six sigma tools & concepts

Excellent analytical and presentation skills

Highly proficient in Excel and ERP planning systems

Ability to translate business and financial goals into action plans

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels from manufacturing floor to Executive

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in a rapidly changing stressful environment

Change agent and ability to think creatively and look forward

KEY COMPETENCIES

Represent Xylem in a professional manner and maintain high personal integrity

Comply with the Xylem Code of Conduct

Ability to work independently and to travel (up to 10%)

Ability to focus, prioritize and deliver results quickly

Advanced analytical skills and ability to present results in a clear and simple manner

Can think out of the box and challenge a traditional mind-set

Capable of working with multiple projects simultaneously

Capable of working in a team environment involving multiple cultures

Strong knowledge of Supply Chain concepts and their contribution to overall company targets

Keeps updated on world current events (general, customer, competitors)

Willing and flexible to accept new challenges

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

LI-TM1

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation