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 a Planner to manage a medium product portfolio, network, or division.  As the Planner, you will be accountable for the Demand, Supply, or Raw Material plan to ensure customer requirements are met through S&OP, Mid-Long Term Capacity Planning, or Material Resolution.  You will act as a liaison between production and various other internal and external stakeholders.

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:  

• Accountable for the Demand, Supply, or Raw Material plan to ensure customer requirements are met through S&OP, Mid-Long Term Capacity Planning, or Material Resolution
• May also manage short-term supply or raw material scheduling/planning for a large facility and/or complex product line
• Intermediate problem identification/solving and navigating ambiguous situations
• Utilizes project management skills to participate in and/or lead small to medium scope/business impact continuous improvement activities
• Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance organizational goals
• Builds internal/external partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• May help design and establish new processes or solutions to drive value through increased efficiency or performance
• Manages daily operational partnerships with internal plants, warehouses and/or external suppliers

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study
• 2 years of work experience in supply chain planning, finance, marketing or a related analytical discipline
• Significant experience with ERPs, advanced planning systems, analytical or equivalent software
• High level of proficiency with MS Office, primarily Excel and Word
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with different audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders
• Ability to navigate complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics
• A track record of successfully delivering to Key Performance Indicators and business objectives
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability for using a strategic mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced technical or business degree, MBA preferred
• Experience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.
• APICS Certification