Demand Planner

$62,000 - $99,000/Yr

Xylem - Holland, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Holland, MI

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! 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 Demand Planner will participate in monitoring of semi-complex materials through the production cycle. This role will also be involved in the preparation and maintenance of basic reports; analyzes supplier capability; participates in make/buy studies and cost analysis. The Demand Planner will create integrated project plans and schedules for the supply team's capital and development projects. Supports the planning and coordination of new product introductions; assess the impact and support changes to overall production schedules. Manage scheduling based on customer demand, service levels, and inventory plan, while optimizing capacity. Perform responsible planning functions with limited supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures requiring initiative, accuracy, and attention to detail, organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to concurrently manage multiple tasks. Interface cross functionally with Sales, Operations, Logistics and our Customers.

Responsibilities

• Effectively evaluate current material control standards, prepare, and maintain basic reports.
• Analyze supplier capability, participate in make/buy studies and cost analysis.
• Create integrated project plans and schedules for the supply team's capital and development projects.
• Support the planning and coordination of new product introductions and assess the impact and support changes to overall production schedules.
• PTO backfill for production planners.
• Evaluate work centers and production operations for standard time reductions.
• Production analysis as directed.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of successful Demand Planning/ Production Planning experience
• Fluency in SAP or similar ERP
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate with the team, peers, management, and external contacts.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Project, and Excel.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and negotiate to meet critical timelines.
• Demonstrate the ability to make critical decisions in conjunction with project stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification(s)
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline (Business, Supply Chain, etc).

Benefits

• Paid Volunteer Program (Xylem Watermark)
• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)