The Role
Develop and manage network supply plans, master production schedules, distribution requirements, inventory levels, and capacity utilization. Resolve supply constraints and variability, coordinate inter-plant scheduling, support sales and operations planning, monitor ERP master data, and implement process improvements. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve service, forecast reliability, efficiency, and cost performance across global manufacturing operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
What You Will Do:
- Convert the demand plan/requirement into a network supply plan. This includes developing and sending a master production schedule and distribution requirements plan while optimizing network capacity.
- Manage inventory and achieve required inventory levels at the defined inventory component level across network stocking locations to meet customer demand levels. Address inventory imbalances and implement corrective actions.
- Identify and resolve capacity constraints over the planning horizon to support development of a feasible plan.
- Balance production planning across the network to maintain sprint capacity, including load leveling in preparation for maintenance shut downs, seasonal volumes, etc.
- Identify and address supply variability issues and support demand planning in forecast accuracy improvement process to improve overall plan feasibility and reliability. Coordinate root cause analysis and resolution of these issues with key cross-functional stakeholders as needed.
- Monitor key master data and supply chain parameters in planning/ERP system(s.)
- Coordinate inter-plant scheduling constraints related to schedule break-ins, raw materials, etc. facilitated through regular communication.
- Support the sales and operations planning process.
- Identify, analyze & implement continuous improvement opportunities to result in service improvements or cost savings. Interact with key cross-functional stakeholders as required for success.
- Implement new procedures to support evolving business practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A degree in business, supply chain, engineering, science or similar.
- 3 year+ supply or production planning experience in multi-national company MUST
- Previous experience in manufacturing environment of pharmaceutical, life science, bio-tech, food, chemical industries or similar is a plus.
- preferably for manufacturing environment with global operations.
- Capacity to step up for a more global role at a later stage and grow together with the business growth.
- Ability to create new planning processes to identify and solve existing problems to improve overall efficiency.
- Proficiency with MS Office, primarily Excel, ERP.
Skills Required
- Degree in business, supply chain, engineering, science, or a similar field
- At least 3 years of supply or production planning experience in a multinational company
- Experience creating planning processes to identify and solve problems and improve efficiency
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and ERP systems
- Manufacturing experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotechnology, food, chemical, or similar industries
- Experience in a manufacturing environment with global operations
- Capacity to progress into a more global role
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ecolab and has not been reviewed or approved by Ecolab.
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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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The Company
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.
