Sr Planner

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 Sr. Planner to manage a large product portfolio, network, or division.  As a Sr. Planner, you will be accountable for the Demand, Supply, or Raw Material plan to ensure customer requirements are met through S&OP, Mid to Long-Term Capacity Planning, or Material Resolution.  You will act as a strategic partner to the operations team 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 to Long-Term Capacity Planning, or Material Resolution.
• Utilizes project management skills to lead complex, large scope/business impact continuous improvement activities.
• Advanced problem identification/solving, navigating ambiguous situations, and driving change
• May or may not have some direct or indirect people management responsibilities
• Applies knowledge of global business/marketplace to advance organizational goals
• Influences internal/external partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Designs and establishes new network procedures 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
• 4 years of work experience in supply chain planning, finance, marketing or a related analytical discipline
• High level of proficiency with ERPs, advanced planning system, analytical or equivalent software
• Experience building partnerships to effectively work within cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to implement communication strategies that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders
• Ability to successfully navigate through ambiguous and complex situations
• Ability to consistently deliver results and make good and timely decisions

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