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. Planning Manager to be responsible for a large and/or complex organization.  As a Sr. Planning Manager, you will solve problems by conducting improvement analyses, understanding critical customer needs and business/market drivers, optimizing work processes, and ultimately implementing solutions.  You will act as a strategic visionary, accountable to lead and coach the planning team, monitor the performance of the related supply planning process and continually improve the output and results.  You may manage a team of individuals with varying levels of experience.

What’s in it For You:

Opportunity for a long-term career path that allows for exposure into all areas of Ecolab’s supply chainAccess to best-in-class resources, tools, and technologyThrive 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: 

Partner with key leaders in Global Supply Chain, Operations Business Leader, Procurement, Finance, Customer Service, Training, Regulatory, and Safety to integrate and drive best business practicesMay direct and coach a Planning organization focused on critical business processesMay have accountability for multiple sites or planning activities and/or multiple regions (global scope)Drive and own strategic roadmap creation/decision making and act as a change agentBuild a collaborative, inclusive and motivational team environment and manage overall talent developmentSolve problems by conducting improvement analyses, understand critical customer needs and business/market drivers, optimize work processes, and ultimately implement solutionsOwn accountability for team results, removing obstacles for the team to get work doneDrive engagement within and across teamsOther areas of responsibility could include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Drive projects to improve overall planning performance Define and drive best practices Cross-functional leadership Executive team communications Team and talent developmentOrder level service

Minimum Qualifications:  

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study+10 years of Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing experience +5 years leading othersProficiency with an ERP, advanced planning system, analytical system or equivalentHighly skilled and experienced in change managementA successful track record of working effectively with diverse cross functional teams and must also complement strong relationship building skillsExpert influencer, motivator and developer of both individuals and teamsAdvanced project and program management skills, track record of driving improvement projects from idea through implementationDemonstrated creative problem-solving abilitiesStrong business-to-business process improvement experience

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced technical or business degree, MBA preferredExperience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.APICS CertificationDirect people management experience

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.