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. Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities: - Responsible for global integrated supply chain strategy and execution, including (a) manufacturing footprint optimization, (b) distribution footprint optimization, and (c) make vs buy. - Develop financial and strategic business cases in-line with Xylem’s global strategy. Own each project through financial approval. Manage a cadence of reviews with the execution team to ensure Project Authorization Requests (PAR) financials are delivered. - Collaborate with global operations team and Segment and Divisional leaders to ensure projects and strategy are supportive of regions Goal Deployment Process (GDP) and X-matrix. - Collaborate with global ISC teams to support network project development, ensuring a strong 5-year pipeline of projects. - Develop standard processes for the function, including tollgate process for network projects. - Embed Core vs Non-Core and Make vs Buy tools into Xylem Management System, utilizing outputs in development of plant specific strategy. - Work closely with the regional manufacturing excellence leaders and Enterprise Industry 4.0 leader to understand current business challenges, product roadmaps and long-range plans to ensure the manufacturing and distribution network is supportive of those goals. - Lead the analysis of the regional network, identifying opportunities through a multi-criteria funnel, and develop associated business cases. - Facilitate and conduct holistic Make vs Buy and Core vs Non-Core analysis for various processes and direct material categories. Key Competencies and experience: - Minimum of 8 years of Engineering, Manufacturing or Supply Chain experience is required (12 ore more years is preferred), with proven excellence in strategy development and execution. - Preference for candidate with consulting experience, especially in industrial manufacturing strategy. - International manufacturing experience (North America, Europe, APAC) - Industrial manufacturing (across Make-To-Order, Configure-To-Order, and Engineer-To-Order) - Ability to work across sites and functions, having a working-knowledge of various operations related roles. - Strong analytical skillset and ability to comfortably work with plant-level and regional financials. - Willingness to spend time on manufacturing floor, deep dive into processes and apply problem solving skills. - Strong financial acumen to understand impact of projects and development of detailed business cases. - Comfortable working with various functions, across business, regions and time-zones. Qualifications: Education - Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university is required, master’s degree preferred. - Background in Engineering, Supply Chain or Finance. Qualifications: Skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including in developing and delivering C-Suite communication materials. - Proactive approach to problem solving, able to actively showcase critical thinking. - Demonstrated capability in making strategic decisions - Enjoys working collaboratively, can both lead and take direction. - Desire and ability to learn new tools, techniques with a strong sense of drive and ownership. - Ability to travel to various Xylem locations in support of projects. Additional Information: Travel requirement: 50% Location: Charlotte, NC Potential career paths from this role: Sr Director or VP roles in Integrated Supply Chain in Enterprise or business Segment roles (e.g., supply chain, manufacturing, industry 4.0, operational excellence, continuous improvement, logistics, planning/SIOP, ISC chief of staff, 80/20, product management, etc.) LI-TM1 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