Job Description

We’re Hiring for an Inventory Analyst!

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem , Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!

The Inventory Analyst will assist with all activities involved with inventory management: forecasting, demand planning, sales patterns, and stocking strategies. This position will be responsible for analyzing and maintaining the inventory parameters to maximize financial performance with inventory turns and working capital, while ensuring proper levels to maintain customer satisfaction and lead-times for CDC and Branch Inventories. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and control of Water Utility and Dewatering inventory investment. Establish inventory budgets, forecasts and analyses for all stock keeping locations. Review and analyze actual performance to inventory budgets. Take necessary action to bring actual performance in line with budget.
• Monitor Excess & Obsolete inventory, direct and implement corrective action to minimize levels.
• Develop tools and metrics to simplify inventory reporting and analysis and aid the improvement of inventory performance.
• Assist with development, documentation and implementation of inventory control processes, and procedures as assigned.
• Oversee the coordination, review and approve all inventory return related activities for all branch locations. Review and approval all customer returns. Prepare and complete excess stock returns to suppliers.
• Assist with maintenance of control system for inventoried items for all stock keeping locations. Implement inventory planning and control methods/procedures for all stock keeping locations. Develop and document inventory control processes in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Maintain guidelines for stock levels and status decisions.
• Coordinate inventory control activities with other company functions impacting inventory control problems and develop solutions to maintain targeted inventory accuracy. ITR’s and customer service levels.
• Research ERP system inaccuracies and correct as needed.
• Prepare month end inventory analysis reports, forecasts as directed by manager.
• Prepare inventory budgets, forecasts, and analysis reports per corporate requirements for all stock keeping locations.
• Replenish inventory for assigned product categories.
• Monitor and lead improvement projects related to OTD performance for all direct shipment, CDC, and Branch shipments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop analytical reports and correspondence, with the understanding of production needs and planning
• Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills
• Superior communication, organizational, management, leadership and technical skills
• Previous experience managing a function and/ or people
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Project, MSAccess, Excel, Word, Power Point, SQL Database and ERP systems
• Ability and interest in driving change related to integration
• An in-depth understanding of STEEB and iScala order entry system and the ability to navigate the system effectively and efficiently
• Good math, communication (both written and verbal), and customer service skills
• Great attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability and desire to grow in the organization to the next level

Education & Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Technology, Industrial Technology, or Operations) with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in inventory management, purchasing, production control, and/or demand planning.
• APICS PICS certifications a plus. Proficiency in PC based software, Microsoft suite applications and in depth knowledge of Microsoft Access.

Specialized Knowledge Required

• Working knowledge of US Customs Import Regulatory law desirable.
• Greenbelt or Leanbelt certified

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000. 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.

Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.

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