Buyer/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. Sensus a

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Solutions for water, gas, and electric utilities. Sensus, a Xylem brand, is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join the Materials team within the Gas Operations Group. This role is responsible for effectively planning, procuring, and scheduling materials from internal and external sources to support production requirements while balancing inventory, logistics, quality, safety, and cost objectives. The Buyer/Planner works closely with Operations and cross‑functional partners to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules, customer demand, and business priorities. Through data-driven planning, strong supplier coordination, and effective collaboration, this role plays a key part in maximizing revenue and EBITDA performance while ensuring high levels of internal and external customer satisfaction.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to: Plan, procure, and schedule all assigned value stream materials to ensure on-time delivery to Sensus customers, for both finished goods and service parts demand. Collaborate cross functionally with Scheduling, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and other areas, as required to support business and customer requirements. Provide inventory analysis and valuation projections to the management team, as required Evaluate and maintain the data and functionality of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) in the Sensus Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Includes purchase order maintenance, shop order maintenance, and MRP set-up/maintenance Assist the Planning/Scheduling Supervisor, Materials Manager, Warehouse, and Cycle Counting team in root cause analysis and correction of inventory inaccuracies. Assist in the design, implementation and control of consignment, vendor managed inventory (VMI) and Kanban programs Support site Continuous Improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles. Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business 3-5 years of industry and/or operational experience is preferred

APICS CPIM

certification preferred Experience working with and maintaining ERP Data (SAP preferred). Demonstrated knowledge and experience using CI Lean Manufacturing Tools. Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Power BI Working knowledge of Engineering Change management (ECR/ECN) Demonstrated ability to analyze constraints, problem solve and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across functional areas. Ability to comply with all required PPE, including safety glasses, Hi‑Viz vest, and safety‑toe shoes. The estimated annual salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000. 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. Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position #

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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. At Xylem, you'll 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 Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation Our Talent Community is a great way to stay connected to learn more about our high impact culture initiatives and latest career opportunities! Tell us more about yourself and help recruiters find you if there's an opportunity that aligns with your background, skills and interests. Join our Talent Community Today! Want to know what kind of Impact you can make? Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe can thrive. Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues. Learn more by clicking here - Working at Xylem (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/working-at-xylem/) Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges. Learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Belonging. (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/inclusion-and-belonging/)