- Location
- Cheektowaga, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
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.
The Role
We’re looking for a Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor who brings strong people leadership, operational discipline, and a continuous‑improvement mindset to lead daily logistics operations and support business growth. As the Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for overseeing end‑to‑end warehouse and logistics activities, ensuring inventory accuracy, efficient transportation, and a high‑performing team environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to ongoing site improvements and grow within a dynamic supply chain organization.
What You'll Do:
Warehouse Operations & Inventory
- Manage and optimize inventory levels, accuracy, and organization
- Analyze inventory reports and implement controls to reduce loss and damage
- Ensure efficient warehouse layout and product flow
- Own daily labor planning, workload allocation, and real time execution management
- Enforce inventory control procedures and location accuracy throughout the site
- Own and execute the cycle counts with the team
Shipping & Receiving
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with carriers
- Verify accuracy and quality of incoming goods
- Oversee safe, efficient loading and unloading operations
- Manage and resolve carrier-related issues, including delays, discrepancies, and service performance
- Coordinate specialized shipments, including export orders, flatbed deliveries, and customer-specific requirements
Planning & Scheduling
- Build and manage shipment schedules to meet customer demands
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align logistics with production and sales
- Optimize routes and transportation strategies for efficiency and cost
- Lead and oversee replenishment processes to support production
- Validate and manage warehouse request workflows, ensuring material availability, accuracy, and readiness for shipment
- Partner with customers and internal teams to resolve shipping discrepancies, shortages, and order accuracy issues
Cost & Performance Management
- Track logistics KPIs and identify improvement opportunities
- Manage transportation and warehousing costs
- Negotiate with carriers and suppliers to secure competitive rates
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy, material flow, and productivity
- Coach, train, and develop warehouse team members
- Drive accountability
Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain accurate logistics records and reporting
- Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and regulatory standards
- Establish and enforce standard work across material handling operations
Continuous Improvement & Warehouse Optimization
- Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency, material flow, and inventory accuracy
- Apply Lean principles and problem-solving methodologies (root cause analysis, standard work, waste reduction) to improve operations
- Evaluate and optimize warehouse layout, racking configurations, and storage strategies to maximize space utilization and efficiency
- Develop and improve warehouse processes and systems, including inventory control and material flow
- Identify and implement improvements to warehouse infrastructure, tools, and workflows to support long-term operational performance
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
- 4 years of experience in a leadership role
- Strong knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices
- Experience implementing logistics or inventory control processes
- Proficiency with inventory/logistics systems (ERP/WMS)
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
The estimated salary range for this position is $80K to $95k. 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.
#LI-JO2
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
