Sr Director, Global Integrated Supply Chain Strategy

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 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Summary:

Xylem is seeking a strategic leader to help drive the global Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) transformation. This role will lead development and execution of Xylems global footprint and make vs. buy strategy including long-term manufacturing footprint proposals and business cases for 55 global manufacturing sites.

This role leads Xylems Integrated Supply Chain Strategy team which sits within the Operations function and will require someone with strong analytical skills and experience in Engineering Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

- Responsible for global integrated supply chain strategy and execution including (a) manufacturing footprint optimization (b) distribution footprint optimization and (c) make vs buy.

- Develop financial and strategic business cases in-line with Xylems global strategy. Own each project through financial approval. Manage a cadence of reviews with the execution team to ensure Project Authorization Requests (PAR) financials are delivered.

- Collaborate with global operations team and Segment and Divisional leaders to ensure projects and strategy are supportive of regions Goal Deployment Process (GDP) and X-matrix.

- Collaborate with global ISC teams to support network project development ensuring a strong 5-year pipeline of projects.

- Develop standard processes for the function including tollgate process for network projects.

- Embed Core vs Non-Core and Make vs Buy tools into Xylem Management System utilizing outputs in development of plant specific strategy.

- Work closely with the regional manufacturing excellence leaders and Enterprise Industry 4.0 leader to understand current business challenges product roadmaps and long-range plans to ensure the manufacturing and distribution network is supportive of those goals.

- Lead the analysis of the regional network identifying opportunities through a multi-criteria funnel and develop associated business cases.

- Facilitate and conduct holistic Make vs Buy and Core vs Non-Core analysis for various processes and direct material categories.

- Lead ISC strategy and synergy model and timeline development for acquisitions and divestments.

Key Competencies and experience:

- Minimum of 8 years of Engineering Manufacturing or Supply Chain experience is required (12 ore more years is preferred) with proven excellence in strategy development and execution.

- Preference for candidate with consulting experience especially in industrial manufacturing strategy.

- International manufacturing experience (North America Europe APAC)

- Industrial manufacturing (across Make-To-Order Configure-To-Order and Engineer-To-Order)

- Ability to work across sites and functions having a working-knowledge of various operations related roles.

- Strong analytical skillset and ability to comfortably work with plant-level and regional financials.

- Willingness to spend time on manufacturing floor deep dive into processes and apply problem solving skills.

- Strong financial acumen to understand impact of projects and development of detailed business cases.

- Comfortable working with various functions across business regions and time-zones.

Qualifications: Education

- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university is required masters degree preferred.

- Background in Engineering Supply Chain or Finance.

- Preference for industrial supply chain experience at a leading consulting firm.

Qualifications: Skills

- Strong written and verbal communication skills including in developing and delivering C-Suite communication materials.

- Proactive approach to problem solving able to actively showcase critical thinking.

- Demonstrated capability in making strategic decisions

- Enjoys working collaboratively can both lead and take direction.

- Desire and ability to learn new tools techniques with a strong sense of drive and ownership.

- Ability to travel to various Xylem locations in support of projects.

Additional Information:

Travel requirement: 50%

Location: Charlotte NC

Potential career paths from this role: Sr Director or VP roles in Integrated Supply Chain in Enterprise or business Segment roles (e.g. supply chain manufacturing industry 4.0 operational excellence continuous improvement logistics planning/SIOP ISC chief of staff 80/20 product management etc.)

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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.