Senior Production Planner

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 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Xylem, Lubbock, TX  specializes in providing innovative solutions for water and wastewater management. Goulds Water Technology

The Senior Production Planner drives high-impact planning and scheduling initiatives across complex operations. This senior role crafts advanced production schedules, conducts deep-dive capacity analyses, and engineers strategies to boost efficiency and throughput. Partnering with cross-functional teams, the planner tackles planning challenges head-on, implements corrective and preventive actions, and ensures full regulatory compliance. Beyond execution, this role mentors junior planners and delivers expert guidance to fuel continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities:

Production Planning

• Create and implement production schedules for multiple product lines

• Monitor and adjust production plans to meet changing demand and inventory levels

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure production plans align with overall business goals

• Analyze production data and make recommendations for process improvements

• Identify and resolve any production issues or delays

Inventory Management

• Develop and maintain inventory levels for finished goods and raw materials

• Forecast and track inventory needs based on production schedules and sales projections

• Coordinate with procurement team to ensure timely delivery of materials

• Monitor inventory levels to prevent excess or shortage situations

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production processes

• Implement lean manufacturing principles to increase efficiency and reduce waste

• Identify and implement cost saving measures in production planning and inventory management

Reporting and Analysis

• Generate and present production reports to management team

• Analyze production data to identify trends and make data driven decisions

• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for production planning and inventory management

• Communicate any potential issues or concerns to management and provide recommendations for improvement.

High Impact Behaviors:

• Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.

• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.

• Results Driven Performance: High performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field with at least 4 years experience or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.

• In-depth understanding of inventory management principles and practices.

• Experience with developing and implementing inventory management policies and procedures.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in inventory management software and systems.

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position

The estimated salary range for this position is $72,300.00 - 110,000.00 USD Annual   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, incl