As Planning Lead, 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 the 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

• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

What You Will Do:

May direct and coach the Planners and Scheduling (production planner) team at a manufacturing facility (Chemical Industry or Food) focused on day-to-day or tactical tasksProvide input to the creation of a strategic roadmap and be responsible for executionOptimize planning processes to support delivery, production, and financial (inventory) goalsWork with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and implement improvementsProvide direction, delegate and remove obstacles to accomplish goalsEnsure adequate coverage of the department and backup coverageConduct onboarding and cross-training for team membersProvide support as needed to other plants and/or planning teamsFoster a collaborative work environmentRoot cause analysis for supply issues and implementation of continuous improvement projectsOther areas of responsibility could include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:Sourcing and purchasing goods and servicesVendor approvalPurchase order authorizationEnsuring adherence to the production scheduleIdentifying/correcting potential production problems and material supplyOrder level service

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study5 years of Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing experienceExperience leading and/or developing othersProficiency with an ERP, advanced planning system, analytical system or equivalentDemonstrated ability to influence and motivate othersLeadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholdersExperience navigating through ambiguous and complex situationsSome experience in resolving conflict situations effectively, with minimal noise

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced technical or business degreeExperience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.APICS CertificationDirect people management experienceStrong business acumen and experience collaborating with Operations, Marketing and CustomersHabilidades de influencia, comunicación y colaboración

En Ecolab, creemos que los mejores equipos son diversos e inclusivos, y estamos en un camino para crear un lugar de trabajo donde cada asociado pueda crecer y alcanzar su máximo potencial. Estamos comprometidos con el trato justo e igualitario de los asociados y solicitantes. Reclutamos, contratamos, promovemos, transferimos y proporcionamos oportunidades de avance en base a calificaciones individuales y desempeño laboral. En todos los temas que afectan el empleo, la compensación, los beneficios, las condiciones laborales y las oportunidades de avance, no discriminaremos a ningún asociado o solicitante de empleo por razón de raza, religión, color, credo, origen nacional, estado de ciudadanía, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y expresiones de género, información genética, estado civil, edad, discapacidad o condición de veterano cubierto.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.