THE ROLE :

The Warehouse and Logistics Manager will develop awareness and deploy inventory practices throughout the facility to ensure optimal flow of goods and materials while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Establish and maintain strategic organization and storage of material on manufacturing floor and throughout focus factories.
• Develop and manage proper Warehousing techniques.
• Continuously monitor and improve material handling, storage, and movement to maximize safety, efficiency, traceability, and space utilization.
• Manage physical inventory for focus factories and warehouses. Develop and implement process improvements to reduce inventory inaccuracies and simplify the process.
• Monitor and analyze negative inventory balances, identify root cause and drive corrective action.
• Develop, Implement and manage Cycle Count program and Physical Inventory, as applicable. Track and analyze data to identify trends, root cause, and implement / oversee corrective action.
• Manage consistently high inventory record accuracy at 95% or better through continued assessment of material handling processes and procedures and employee performance, daily management of inventory record accuracy.

Accuracy Is measured through the daily Cycle Count process.

Track raw material, finished goods, and E&O inventories. Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements and cost savings opportunities.

Report on Inventory activities and variances.

• Drive improvement in FIFO and reduction in E&O.
• Oversee transaction and return of nonconforming material.
• Manage Kanban processes to suppliers.
• Provide reports and results of data analysis to senior management.
• Manage Inventory personnel, training, and distribution of workload.
• Other duties and Projects as assigned.
• Participate in an environment focused on continuous improvement & teamwork as it relates to inventory.
• Assists in training employees, raising awareness of inventory practices and the importance of accuracy.
• Supervise indirect hourly personnel. Maintain high morale and good working relationship with bargaining unit.
• Promote safety awareness and culture. Work with safety department to ensure safe handling of all material.
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field with 2 years of materials management experience in a similar manufacturing environment, or equivalent education and experience combination.
• Problem solving skills and strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Solid background in Warehousing and Stockroom management techniques and the ability to establish accountability through measurement.
• Working knowledge of Cycle Count methodology complimented with an understanding of integrated business systems.
• APICs Certification is a plus
• Experience with Xylem’s ERP system BPCs.
• Work in standing or sitting position 8 hours / shift.
• Considerable movement involving reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Work requires close attention to lifting and handling of medium weight parts up to 35 lbs. Heavy parts raised to position with hoist.

DAY IN THE LIFE :

In this role, the working environment is typical manufacturing floor and office environment.

SALARY : The estimated salary range for this position is $81,781 to $94,820 plus bonus. 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.

Last updated : 2024-03-26