Demand Planning Manager

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
• 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
• Directly supervise a team of Demand Planners/Analysts

Strategy

• Coordinate M&CS Analytics 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 ~138M 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

REQUIRED SKILLS / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong academic track record at university in related field (e.g. engineering, 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 RELATIONSHIPS

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

External:  Suppliers, Customers, Peer Companies, Consultants

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 15%)
• 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

The estimated salary range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000 plus bonus.   Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.  At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement. 

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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.