Material Flow Manager

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.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced MMF Manager, to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for Making Material Flow tools to improve supply chain operations including Demand Planning, Purchasing, Warehousing, Shipping and Receiving, Manufacturing Line Operations, Materials delivery to the point of use, and inventory. This role will collaborate with cross functional teams and key suppliers. This is a hybrid role with a global scope, preferably out of a Xylem manufacturing/office location.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Developed Training Materials for Xylem Inc. material flow processes (Plan for Every Part (PFEP), Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP), Raw material supermarket establishment, WIP and Finished Goods market establishment, Machine scheduling including change-over optimization, Developing timed material delivery routes, Intercompany supply process, Supplier scheduling and Kanban processes)Facilitate, Train and Lead Material Flow Strategy Deployment and Transformation ActivityDrive change management activities related to material flow and velocity within and between sites (create transition plans from current to future state and execute)Lead / Develop Material Flow Transformation Planning for targeted improvement areasWork with the sites on Xylem Inc.. 8-Step Root Cause Countermeasure activity related to material on-time delivery and inventoryWork with sites on the intercompany supply processes between sitesWork with Corporate Logistics and Sourcing teams to optimize material flow from suppliers and site to site, Coordinate benchmarking and external analysis (Subject Matter Experts, Workshops, company visits, etc.).Coordinate activities with local process owners for all tasks relevant to effective material management, finished goods, stock and/or inventory, production loading and scheduling, backlog and lead time management for focus sites.Provides technical expertise for procurement and assures long term availability of materialsCoordinate activities with local process owners to ensure the continuity of supply of raw materials while making every effort to reduce the cost of finished goods.Continuously evaluate system efficiency possibilities (computer, bar-coding, EDI, etc.), and lead significant improvement activities.Communicate / coordinate best practices for planning and materials functions across business units – create and implement standardized work for defined processes.Obtain advice and technical information on materials, ensure quality, schedule delivery orders, establish the appropriate amounts required, adjust inventory levels,Interface with manufacturing, engineering, central planning, and the purchasing group.Follow up with purchasing group ensuring good buyer-materials relationship, generate cost reduction ideas and manage shortages/stock outs and efficiency improvements.Establishes product line inventory service level objectives consistent with manufacturing planParticipates in critical/strategic materials planning processCoordinate activities with local process owners to build and lead the materials transformation planQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Operations, Materials, or Industrial EngineeringAt least 5-7 years materials management or production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.Experience with supply chain management implementation.Knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods along with the flexibility and adaptability to accept, support, and deploy new processes in a changing business environment.Skill to create and implement plans aligned with the division’s strategic vision.Proven ability to communicate written and orally, collaborate and interact professionally with all levels in an organizationDemonstrated analytical skills to support problem solving and decision makingDemonstrated experience in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solutionDemonstrated project management skills to develop plans, meet deadlines, coordinate work groups and handle multiple demandsAbility to travel, maximum 75%.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.