Planner

Summary

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
• 0-2 years of work experience in supply chain planning, finance, marketing or a related analytical discipline
• Good level of proficiency with MS Office, primarily Excel and Word
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with different audiences
• Demonstrated ability for using a strategic mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.
• 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