2nd Shift(split shift) Supply Chain Analyst
Morton Grove, IL - USA
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.
Position Summary
The 2nd shift(split shift) Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for coordinating daily shipping execution to support on-time accurate order fulfillment in a manufacturing and warehouse environment. This role releases sales orders for picking prioritizes work for warehouse pickers and manages urgent customer needs including raving fans and hot list items. The Shipping Planner works cross-functionally with customer service production warehouse and transportation/logistics teams to align shipment priorities resolve issues and maintain smooth flow through the shipping process.
This position requires strong execution sound judgment and a data-driven approach to improving efficiency accuracy and on-time performance. The ideal candidate is organized responsive comfortable working in fast-paced operations and able to balance day-to-day shipping demands with continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Release sales orders to the warehouse for picking in alignment with shipping schedules inventory availability and business priorities.
- Prioritize daily work for pickers to support customer commitments operational efficiency and on-time shipment performance.
- Review and action urgent customer requests including raving fans hot list items expedites and other prioritized orders.
- Coordinate shipment flow across customer service production warehouse and transportation/logistics to ensure timely execution.
- Monitor open orders shipping queues and order status to identify risks bottlenecks and exceptions requiring escalation or intervention.
- Resolve shipping and fulfillment issues such as order holds inventory discrepancies schedule conflicts missing information and shipment readiness concerns.
- Communicate priority changes and shipment status updates clearly to warehouse and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support schedule coordination to align order release timing with labor capacity material availability and outbound transportation plans.
- Use ERP WMS and reporting tools to manage order flow track execution and maintain data accuracy.
- Analyze shipping fulfillment and service data to identify trends and recommend actions that improve:
- On-time shipment performance
- Pick accuracy
- Throughput
- Backlog management
- Overall process efficiency
- Prepare and maintain operational metrics daily status reports and exception reporting for team and leadership visibility.
- Escalate critical service risks or operational constraints in a timely manner and help drive resolution.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to order management shipping processes warehouse execution and service performance.
- Help standardize processes work instructions and prioritization methods to improve consistency and execution quality.
- Maintain a strong focus on customer service while balancing operational realities and business priorities.
Qualifications / Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelors degree in supply chain operations business or a related field is a plus.
- 2 years of experience in a manufacturing distribution warehouse shipping planning logistics or order fulfillment environment.
- Experience coordinating order flow shipping execution or work prioritization in an operational setting.
- Experience working with customer priorities expedites or service-sensitive orders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience using ERP and/or warehouse management systems to manage orders and shipping activity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including sorting filtering lookups pivot tables and basic data analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions.
- Proven attention to detail follow-through and problem-solving capability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting warehouse and shipping operations.
- Experience with sales order release pick prioritization and outbound shipment coordination.
- Familiarity with service-level prioritization tools such as hot lists escalations or customer-critical order management.
- Experience with KPI reporting and performance analysis in shipping or fulfillment operations.
- Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Kaizen or standard work.
- Experience working closely with customer service production scheduling and transportation/logistics teams.
Skills / Competencies
- Order Management: Able to manage order release and fulfillment priorities with speed and accuracy.
- Prioritization: Makes effective decisions on competing demands urgent orders and changing business needs.
- Operational Coordination: Works effectively across warehouse production customer service and logistics teams.
- Analytical Thinking: Uses data to identify trends solve problems and improve performance.
- Execution Focus: Drives daily follow-up to ensure orders move through the process as planned.
- Attention to Detail: Maintains high levels of accuracy in system transactions reporting and shipment readiness.
- Problem Solving: Identifies root causes and resolves process or execution issues quickly.
- Communication: Shares priorities status and risks clearly with stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Customer Focus: Balances internal operations with external customer commitments and service expectations.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Looks for better ways to improve flow reduce delays and strengthen performance.
Success Measures (KPIs)
Success in this role may be measured through a combination of operational and service metrics including:
On-Time Shipment Performance Percentage of orders shipped on or before committed date
Order Release Timeliness Speed and consistency of releasing orders for picking
Pick / Shipment Accuracy Accuracy of order execution and shipment readiness
Hot List / Expedite Response Timely action and resolution of urgent customer priorities
Backlog Management Effective control of open orders and aging exceptions
Exception Resolution Cycle Time Speed of resolving order inventory or scheduling issues
Productivity / Throughput Support Contribution to efficient daily shipping execution
Reporting Accuracy Reliability of operational metrics and status communication
Continuous Improvement Impact Measurable improvements in efficiency accuracy or service
Working Environment
- Based at Xylems Morton Grove Illinois manufacturing and administration site.
- Works in a manufacturing warehouse and shipping execution environment with regular coordination across office and operational teams.
- Role requires frequent interaction with warehouse operations customer service production and logistics stakeholders.
- Work involves managing multiple priorities responding to changing conditions and supporting time-sensitive customer and operational needs.
- May require routine use of computer systems ERP and operational reporting tools throughout the day.
Why Join Xylem
Xylem offers the opportunity to be part of a global water technology company supporting essential manufacturing and fulfillment operations within its Applied Water segment. At the Morton Grove site the Shipping Planner plays a visible role in delivering service supporting customers and helping operations run efficiently. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys fast-paced coordination data-driven decision-making and making a direct impact on shipping performance and customer satisfaction.
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.
At Xylem youll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylems transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
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