Distribution Manager
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.
At Xylem, we are united by a common purpose: solving water challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions. We are now looking for an experienced leader to take on the role of Distribution Manager to our Distribution Center in Emmaboda, Sweden.
About the Role
As Manager of the Supply & Distribution Center (SDC) you will have an important role in a highly international environment, ensuring operational excellence while acting as a central interface between internal functions, suppliers, and commercial teams worldwide. You lead an organization of approximately 120 employees, with 4 managers and 2 technicians reporting to you.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you have full responsibility for both the operations and the continuous development of the SDC Lindås, supporting global distribution to more than 125 countries. You drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across operations, with a strong focus on Lean principles.
A key part of the role is to ensure strong collaboration across the entire value chain, working closely with internal stakeholders, supplying units, external suppliers, and commercial teams. You will also act as a front-facing representative of the organization in a global context, building and maintaining strong relationships with international partners. In addition, you will serve as a member of the global Distribution & Order Management leadership team within Water Infrastructure (WI), collaborating closely with peers across the global organization. Finally, you will drive alignment between global strategies and local execution, ensuring that business objectives are effectively achieved.
Your profile
We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong foundation in industrial operations and supply chain. The ideal candidate brings solid knowledge and hands-on experience of Lean methodologies, combined with a university degree in logistics, engineering, business, or a related field.
You have built a solid foundation in manufacturing, distribution, and/or logistics, and are ready to take on a broader leadership role in a global environment. With strong communication skills, you are able to collaborate effectively across functions. Fluency in English is required, while proficiency in Swedish is considered a strong advantage.
Information
If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact the responsible recruiter, Daniel Långberg, at daniel.langberg@xylem.com. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis – we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Union representative is Anna Skansfors Unionen, for Sveriges ingenjörer / Akademikerförbundet is Jenny Johansson, for IF Metall Sofie Malmborg, and for Ledarna Martin Johansson, phone +46 471 24 70 00.
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.