Xylem · 12 hours ago
Manager Inventory
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
10+ years expXylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact. The Manager, Inventory - Transport will be responsible for managing Flygt inventory levels for North America, working closely with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to optimize delivery lead times and achieve inventory targets.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to understand customer lead time requirements and incorporate into inventory strategy
Position Flygt lead times as a competitive advantage and enabler in achieving aggressive revenue growth targets
Manage Global Inventory Management (GIM) system parameters to ensure stocking levels are based on accurate demand and lead times
Make data-driven recommendations on inventory strategies (i.e. locations, resources, packaging, etc…)
Drive reduction on parts lead times used in aftermarket repairs. Work closely with Operations team to identify root cause and corrective actions of inventory delays
Provide inventory forecasts and variance analysis to Finance monthly
Support initiatives to minimize tariff exposure on N. American imports
Support new product introductions and market expansions with proactive inventory planning
Partner with IT and data teams to enhance inventory visibility and reporting tools
Support annual standard cost updates
Partner with DCs to identify slow movers and obsolete stock for returns, redistribution or scrapping
Partner with SIOP functions to incorporate forward looking forecasts into inventory requirements
Qualification
Required
10+ years related experience working with international industrial manufacturing
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; APICS or CPIM certification preferred
Strong working knowledge of Inventory concepts and best practices
Experience with Continuous Improvement projects and tools
Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate analysis to leadership
Strong leadership, supervisory, prioritization and communication skills (written and verbal) are necessary to help define, develop and enforce initiatives
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Quote for Service
Preferred
Previous experience managing a team is preferred
Prior experience in GIM and/or SAP preferred
Benefits
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions
Health
Dental
Vision
Investment savings plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Xylem
Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world’s biggest water challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Grogan
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Matt Latino
VP, Finance and Segment CFO Americas, Applied Water Systems and Measurement & Control Solutions
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