Our Global Supply Chain is a network of more than 300 manufacturing plants, distribution centers and other facilities designed and located to support our direct sales, marketing and distribution activities. We enable company growth by delivering savings through more efficient operations and high levels of service that create competitive advantage while earning and keeping customers' trust.

We are seeking an Associate Planning Manager to be responsible for a small organization or single site.  As the Associate Planning Manager, you will optimize planning processes to support delivery, production, and financial (inventory) goals and work with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and implement improvements.

What’s in it For You:

• Opportunity for a long-term career path that allows for exposure into all areas of Ecolab’s supply chain
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world

What You Will Do: 

• May direct and coach the Planning and/or Scheduling team at a manufacturing facility focused on day-to-day or tactical tasks
• Provide input to the creation of a strategic roadmap and be responsible for execution
• Optimize planning processes to support delivery, production, and financial (inventory) goals
• Work with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and implement improvements
• Provide direction, delegate and remove obstacles to accomplish goals
• Ensure adequate coverage of the department and backup coverage
• Conduct onboarding and cross-training for team members
• Provide support as needed to other plants and/or planning teams
• Foster a collaborative work environment
• Other areas of responsibility could include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:
  • Sourcing and purchasing goods and services
  • Vendor approval
  • Purchase order authorization
  • Ensuring adherence to the production schedule
  • Identifying/correcting potential production problems
  • Order level service

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study
• 5 years of Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing experience 
• Experience leading and/or developing others
• Proficiency with an ERP, advanced planning system, analytical system or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others
• Leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders
• Experience navigating through ambiguous and complex situations
• Some experience in resolving conflict situations effectively, with minimal noise

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced technical or business degree
• Experience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.
• APICS Certification
• Direct people management experience
• Strong business acumen and experience collaborating with Operations, Marketing and Customers