Jr. Production Planner

Description
We're Hiring for a Junior Production Planner!
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 Junior Production Planner will be responsible for planning and scheduling the manufacturing processes. 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.

• Schedules production configured customer orders, and/or Kanban requirements in MRP system to satisfy the production plan and customer demand.
• Provide demand plan to shipping, work closely with logistics to ensure on time shipments.
• Participate in meetings and provide information regarding on time delivery (OTD) / on time to promise (OTP) metrics, schedule attainment, and delinquencies.
• Provide a recovery plan to mitigate back order and delinquency.
• Manage back log and ensure demand is fulfilled on time.
• Coordinates with the production supervisor regarding schedule so they may assign appropriate manpower to the various jobs within the employee's classification.
• Manages and analyze data per Master Scheduler to update schedules for canceled orders, changed order dates, changed order specifications, and expedite requests.
• Monitors and releases customer orders in the MRP scheduling software (daily buckets) based on communicated material availability from the various planner-buyers.
• Works with the factory manager to develop staffing levels and OT plans to support the production plan.
• Communicates potential part shortages to the factory manager and planner-buyers through various communication channels including the on-time database.
• Maintenance of daily MRP data consisting of material requests, material moves, pick requests, etc.
• Participates in various Lean activities including Kaizen Events and 5-S teams.
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Other duties as assigned by the planning and scheduling supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management.
• 2 years minimum experience in project execution (engineering, planning, business etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Basic math skills, strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills required.
• Intermediate level user of Microsoft Office products - Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate influence leadership competencies through influence that build teams and morale while promoting a continuous improvement culture.
• Experience with an MRP systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Black Belt certification, experience with CI practices such as QDIP
• Knowledge of Epicor Iscala

DAY IN THE LIFE:
In this role, the physical demands may include but not limited to walking and/or standing 8+ hours and light lifting of 20-25 pounds.
SALARY:
The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000 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.