Inventory Control Analyst Jobs

We’re Hiring for an Inventory Control Analyst

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: The Inventory Control Analyst will be responsible for Inventory storage, accuracy, and movement in and between all focus factories and warehouses. In this role, the incumbent will also Develop awareness of inventory practices throughout the organization. Develop and Implement Inventory Control utilizing existing ERP systems (BPCs). Work with and develop the cycle count team to support the site inventory goals and production. Investigate root cause and develop/implement process improvements to ensure inventory accuracy and efficient material flow throughout entire material planning and handling processes. Work with and act as a liaison between purchasing, receiving, manufacturing, and shipping departments. Implement inventory control procedures and best practices. 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: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities
• Release Kanban orders to suppliers.
• Continuously monitor and improve material handling, storage, and movement to maximize safety, efficiency, traceability, and space utilization.
• Assists in training employees, raising awareness of inventory practices and the importance of accuracy.
• Provide reports and results of data analysis to senior management.
• Material setting changes and transactions per Engineering Change Requirements and Notice.
• Drive improvement in FIFO and reduction in E&O.
• Participate in an environment focused on continuous improvement & teamwork as it relates to inventory.
• Manage Inventory personnel, training, and distribution of workload.
• Oversee transaction and return of nonconforming material.
• Monitor and analyze negative inventory balances, identify root cause and drive corrective action.
• Establish and maintain strategic organization and storage of material on manufacturing floor and throughout focus factories.
• Develop and manage inventory settings and techniques
• Manage inventory for focus factories and warehouses. Develop and implement process improvements to reduce inventory inaccuracies and simplify the process.
• Inventory data analysis to drive corrective action and inventory optimization.
• Supervise indirect hourly personnel. Maintain high morale and good working relationship with bargaining unit.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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.
• 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.
• Promote safety awareness and culture. Work with safety department to ensure safe handling of all material.
• Other duties and Projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience with AS400 ERP System preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills: The supervisor needs strong leadership skills to carry out recruiting and hiring; resolving conflicts, and keeping the people motivated enough to work effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 5+ years’ experience in inventory control, materials, and/or supply chain in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; or a combination of relevant experience and education.
• Ability to work under pressure and still maintain ideal disposition towards work.
• Problem solving skills: must have the ability to anticipate problems and prepare to solve them.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

In this role, the working environment is both office and manufacturing floor and the physical demands may include but not limited to 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.

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.