Supply Planner

About the role

The Supply Planner leads the end-to-end supply planning process for the Analytics business (Yellow Springs division) across assigned product lines or manufacturing sites. This role ensures reliable product availability, optimized inventory levels, and a resilient supply network. The Supply Planner partners closely with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams to balance customer demand with operational capabilities and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Supply Review in the monthly SIOP cycle, ensuring cross-functional alignment on capacity, constraints, and supply strategies.
• Develop a robust mid- and long-range supply plan that aligns with forecasted demand, operational capacity, and inventory targets.
• Partner closely with Demand Planning to ensure forecast-to-supply alignment and support scenario planning or risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Logistics to address constraints, support production sequencing, and ensure on-time, to promise and requested date (OTP, OTR) performance.
• Monitor and communicate supply chain KPIs (e.g., service levels, inventory health, production adherence, capacity utilization).
• Identify risks and opportunities within the supply plan and facilitate cross-functional decision-making to resolve gaps.
• Champion continuous improvement through system optimization, master data accuracy, standard work, and process enhancements.
• Support new product introductions, network transitions, and global supply chain initiatives.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of SIOP/S&OP/IBP frameworks, supply planning processes, and capacity management.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced planning tools.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into clear insights, scenario planning & recommendations.
• Understanding inventory optimization, safety stock strategies, and supply chain performance metrics.
• Experience working in manufacturing environments with multi-site or global supply chains.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills with an aptitude for simplifying complexity for stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capability, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with competing priorities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and aligned with Xylem’s values and mission.

Required Experience

• 1-3+ years of experience in supply planning, production planning, or related supply chain roles.
• Bachelor's degree, Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Direct experience supporting or leading the SIOP process.
• Experience in complex or global operations preferred.
• Experience in ERP system like Netstock, SAP, JDA.
• Applied APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP) preferred.