We are seeking an Associate Planning Manager to join our supply chain network with responsibility for our Green Tree, PA production and raw material planning. As the Associate Planning Manager, you will optimize planning processes to support delivery, production, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and working capital goals. You will 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 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:
- Direct and coach the Material Planning and Scheduling team focused on day-to-day tactical tasks
- Provide input to the creation of a strategic roadmap and be responsible for execution of TPM pillars and Lean manufacturing, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Optimize planning processes to support delivery, production, and financial (inventory) goals
- Work with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and implement improvements
- Provide direction, delegate and remove obstacles to accomplish goals
- Support order prioritization and late order communication to customers
- Ensure adequate coverage of the department and backup coverage
- Conduct onboarding and cross-training for team members
- Provide support as needed to plant operations
- Foster a collaborative work environment
- Other areas of responsibility could include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:
- Sourcing and purchasing goods and services
- Vendor communication
- Purchase order authorization
- Ensuring adherence to the production schedule
- Identifying/correcting potential production problems
- Order level service
- Planning for NPIs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study
- 5 years of Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing experience
- Experience leading and/or developing others
- Proficiency with an ERP, advanced planning system, analytical system or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others
- Leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders
- Experience navigating through ambiguous and complex situations
- Some experience in resolving conflict situations effectively, with minimal noise
- No immigration sponsorship is available for this role
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
- Direct people management experience
- Strong business acumen and experience collaborating with Operations, Marketing and Customers
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.
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Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field
- 5 years of planning, logistics, or manufacturing experience
- Experience leading and/or developing others
- Proficiency with an ERP, advanced planning system, or analytical system
- Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others
- Leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience navigating ambiguous and complex situations
- Experience resolving conflict situations effectively
- Advanced technical or business degree
- Experience in TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or Green Belt
- APICS certification
- Direct people management experience
- Strong business acumen and experience collaborating with Operations, Marketing, and Customers
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
