Customer Distribution Center Manager

We’re Hiring for a Customer Distribution Center Manager!

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 ROLE: Under the direction of the Director of Distribution and Logistics AWS Americas, the Customer Distribution Center (CDC) Manager is responsible for meeting all objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost at Xylem’s west coast distribution center located in Fresno, CA. The Fresno CDC is the single US DC for all Laing products and distributes Water Systems and Vertical Turbine products for West Coast customers. Critical success factors for the role include driving a continuous improvement and safety culture, developing and empowering an engaged workforce, and leading with a passion to exceed customer expectations.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Ensure staffing levels and efficiencies are sufficient to meet on time delivery goals and cost objectives.
• Direct and oversee the work of the Fresno, CA CDC team to meet all production and service goals for the various divisional product lines.
• Manage capital improvement budget and projects.
• Actively oversee the daily work load to optimize inbound and outbound volumes to maximize product availability and on time performance.
• Act as on site Environmental Health and Safety leader to ensure all corporate compliance requirements are met and represent site on weekly global EH&S calls.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture for the site. Ensure Point Kaizen goals are achieved each month.
• Ensure safety levels are maintained at the highest levels and that all EHS requirements remain in full compliance; work to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the site physical inventory. Conduct oversight of annual physical inventories or cycle counting programs and drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase accuracy, minimize shrinkage and reduce variances.
• Partner with DC finance leader to develop annual operating budget; monitor site expenses; take action to meet or exceed financial commitments.
• Monitor DC target inventory levels and work directly with buyers to expedite shortages and develop actions plans for excess and obsolete inventory.
• Provide management oversight of the DRP process to ensure replenishment levels for finished goods are being maintained and are being moved efficiently.
• Oversee all local procurement and accounts payable processes to ensure an uninterrupted supply of packaging, components, and finished good materials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience creating and implementing continuous improvement projects to reduce costs, improve efficiency or streamline processes
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, Operations or Supply Chain Management, or related field required
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Good communication skills and to interface with all levels of the company
• Strong project management and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively and implement solutions in a team environment
• An individual with proven results in improving core operating competencies
• Strong proficiency in utilizing WMS, WCS, LMS and ERP systems
• Experience with developing key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operations and financial objectives
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in distribution, procurement, manufacturing or supply chain
• Strong tactical operations management experience
• Advanced analytical skills with demonstrated use of MS Excel and Access.

SALARY:

The estimated salary range for this position is $88,500 - $159,500 per year 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.

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.

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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