.JOB DESCRIPTIONOur 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 an Associate Planning Manager to be responsible for a small organization or single site. As the Associate Planning Manager, 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 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 worldWhat You Will Do:May direct and coach the Planning and/or Scheduling team at a manufacturing facility 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 environmentOther 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 problemsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's 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 othersPreferred QualificationsAdvanced 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 CustomersOur Commitment to Diversity and InclusionEcolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment
