Demand Planner
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Job Location:
Mississauga - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
The Role:
The Demand Planner plays a critical role in ensuring that the organizations production processes are efficient and effective. This position involves developing and maintaining production schedules coordinating with various departments to ensure timely delivery of materials and optimizing resource utilization. The Demand Planner collaborates with cross functional teams to address production issues perform capacity planning and implement corrective actions. Additionally this role involves monitoring production performance and making adjustments to schedules as needed.
What Youll Do:
Production Scheduling
- Build manage and adjust production schedules based on customer demand and capacity.
- Monitor progress and proactively resolve delays.
- Communicate scheduling updates across teams and stakeholders.
Inventory Management
- Analyze inventory levels and coordinate with Purchasing to maintain proper stock.
- Implement controls to reduce waste and optimize storage.
- Keep inventory records accurate and up to date.
Resource Coordination
- Work closely with Production Sales Logistics HR and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Schedule equipment maintenance to reduce downtime.
- Help manage staffing needs and training schedules for production teams.
Cost Analysis
- Review production costs and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
- Track expenses to ensure alignment with budgets.
- Partner with Accounting to maintain accurate expense records.
Quality Control
- Ensure products meet company and customer standards through regular quality checks.
- Identify issues and implement corrective actions with the QA team.
- Inspect processes and finished products to uphold quality expectations.
Process Improvement
- Continuously analyze production workflows to identify enhancement opportunities.
- Develop new procedures to boost efficiency reduce waste and improve output.
- Monitor improvements to measure impact and adjust as needed.
What Youll Bring:
- Bachelors degree in International Business Supply Chain Management or related field.
- 2 years of experience in supply chain production planning or a related role.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in tools like Excel SQL or similar.
- Solid understanding of inventory management principles and systems.
- Proven ability to design and implement optimization strategies.
- Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Able to thrive both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
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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.
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Microsoft Access
- Math
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Analysis Skills
- SAP APO
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- SAP ERP
- ERP Systems
- MRP
About Company
Discover Flygt's innovative submersible pump solutions for various applications, including wastewater, mining, and more. As a leading manufacturer of submersible pumps, Flygt offers reliable and efficient products for your pumping needs. Learn more at Xylem US.
