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.
The Role:
Xylem is seeking a Logistics & Scheduling Coordinator to play a key role in managing domestic and international logistics operations. In this position, you'll be responsible for coordinating shipments, optimizing transportation solutions, collaborating across multiple departments, and ensuring seamless execution from planning through delivery.
What You'll Do:
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments from planning through delivery
- Schedule and manage project tool requests, shipping requests, freight quotes, and transportation bookings
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Material Handling, Production, Purchasing, Finance, and Engineering teams to ensure shipment readiness and on-time delivery
- Work directly with freight carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and 3PL/4PL partners
- Monitor shipments and proactively resolve transportation issues before they impact customers
- Prepare and validate shipping documentation, commercial invoices, and trade compliance paperwork
- Ensure dangerous goods shipments are properly classified, documented, and transported according to current IATA regulations
- Track shipment status and provide timely updates to stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs while maintaining service commitments
- File and manage claims for lost or damaged shipments and implement corrective actions
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics processes and efficiency
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, scheduling, or related operations
- Strong understanding of domestic and international shipping processes
- Experience coordinating shipments with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Preferred Qualifications:
- Dangerous Goods Certification
- APICS or related supply chain certification
- Experience in project scheduling or project-based logistics environments
- Knowledge of international trade compliance requirements
- Continuous improvement experience
- Project management experience
- Experience working with ERP systems and scheduling tools
- Knowledge of inventory optimization and supply chain analytics
#LI-JO2
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, scheduling, or related operations
- Strong understanding of domestic and international shipping processes
- Experience coordinating shipments with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Dangerous Goods Certification
- APICS or related supply chain certification
- Experience in project scheduling or project-based logistics environments
- Knowledge of international trade compliance requirements
- Continuous improvement experience
- Project management experience
- Experience working with ERP systems and scheduling tools
- Knowledge of inventory optimization and supply chain analytics
What We Do
Xylem |ˈzīləm| 1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots; 2) a leading global water technology company. Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you!
