Planning Lead

As Planning Lead, 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 the 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

• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

What You Will Do:

• May direct and coach the Planners and Scheduling (production planner) team at a manufacturing facility (Chemical Industry or Food) focused on day-to-day or tactical tasks
• Provide input to the creation of a strategic roadmap and be responsible for execution
• 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
• Ensure adequate coverage of the department and backup coverage
• Conduct onboarding and cross-training for team members
• Provide support as needed to other plants and/or planning teams
• Foster a collaborative work environment
• Root cause analysis for supply issues and implementation of continuous improvement projects
• Other areas of responsibility could include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:
• Sourcing and purchasing goods and services
• Vendor approval
• Purchase order authorization
• Ensuring adherence to the production schedule
• Identifying/correcting potential production problems and material supply
• Order level service

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

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
• Habilidades de influencia, comunicación y colaboración

En Ecolab, creemos que los mejores equipos son diversos e inclusivos, y estamos en un camino para crear un lugar de trabajo donde cada asociado pueda crecer y alcanzar su máximo potencial. Estamos comprometidos con el trato justo e igualitario de los asociados y solicitantes. Reclutamos, contratamos, promovemos, transferimos y proporcionamos oportunidades de avance en base a calificaciones individuales y desempeño laboral. En todos los temas que afectan el empleo, la compensación, los beneficios, las condiciones laborales y las oportunidades de avance, no discriminaremos a ningún asociado o solicitante de empleo por razón de raza, religión, color, credo, origen nacional, estado de ciudadanía, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y expresiones de género, información genética, estado civil, edad, discapacidad o condición de veterano cubierto.