Sobre este puesto de Material Planner en Ecolab
The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials and components required for production while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing costs. This role involves coordinating with suppliers, procurement, production planning, and logistics teams to maintain an efficient and uninterrupted supply chain.
How you'll make an impact:
Material Planning & Inventory Management
Develop and execute material planning strategies based on production schedules and demand forecasts
Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock while avoiding shortages or excess
Maintain accurate master data (lead times, safety stock, MOQ, etc.) in ERP systems
Track material consumption and adjust plans accordingly
Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials
Monitor supplier performance (OTIF, lead time adherence, quality issues)
Follow up on late deliveries and proactively mitigate supply risks
Align material availability with production plans to avoid downtime
Communicate material shortages or risks to production and planning teams
Analyze inventory trends, shortages, and excess stock
Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost optimization
Qualifications:
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Strong Excel/data analysis skills
Knowledge of MRP/ERP planning concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities
Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset
Bachelor degree is a plus
Languages: Dutch, English, French
100% on site (only occasionally work from home)
About Ecolab:
At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.
Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.
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