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Supply Planner
Company | Xylem |
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Location | Chester, PA, USA |
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Salary | $72600 – $116200 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
- Experience with DRP, MRP, or similar supply planning tools including GIM.
- Strong understanding of inventory management principles and best practices.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
- Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Utilize Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) to create and manage replenishment schedules for distribution centers and service branches.
- Monitor and align supply planning activities with operational priorities and capacity constraints.
- Establish safety stock levels and reorder points tailored to demand patterns and lead times at the DC and branch levels.
- Communicate with service teams, distribution teams and material teams as needed regarding vendor updates and inventory availability.
- Mitigate risks of overstock, understock, and obsolescence to maintain inventory health.
- Partner with procurement to ensure timely replenishment of inventory for the DC and branch network.
- Share demand forecasts to improve supplier collaboration and reduce variability in lead times.
- Address disruptions or delays with contingency plans to maintain supply continuity.
- Track fill rates, service levels, inventory turnover, and slow-moving stock trends.
- Provide data-driven insights to improve decision-making and supply chain performance.
- Generate and share regular updates with stakeholders on supply plan effectiveness.
- Align supply plans with material teams, procurement teams, operations team and distribution teams.
- Proactively manage risks such as supplier delays, transportation disruptions, or unexpected demand spikes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.