Planning Manager

Job Duties

Our 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 a Sr. Planning Manager to be responsible for a large and/or complex organization. As a Sr. Planning Manager, you will solve problems by conducting improvement analyses, understanding critical customer needs and business/market drivers, optimizing work processes, and ultimately implementing solutions. You will act as a strategic visionary, accountable to lead and coach the planning team, monitor the performance of the related supply planning process and continually improve the output and results. You may manage a team of individuals with varying levels of experience.

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:

Partner with key leaders in Global Supply Chain, Operations Business Leader, Procurement, Finance, Customer Service, Training, Regulatory, and Safety to integrate and drive best business practices

May direct and coach a Planning organization focused on critical business processes

May have accountability for multiple sites or planning activities and/or multiple regions (global scope)

Drive and own strategic roadmap creation/decision making and act as a change agent

Build a collaborative, inclusive and motivational team environment and manage overall talent development

Solve problems by conducting improvement analyses, understand critical customer needs and business/market drivers, optimize work processes, and ultimately implement solutions

Own accountability for team results, removing obstacles for the team to get work done

Drive engagement within and across teams

Other areas of responsibility could include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

Drive projects to improve overall planning performance

Define and drive best practices

Cross-functional leadership

Executive team communications

Team and talent development

Order level service

Position Details

Hybrid in Saint, Paul, MN.

For the right candidate, we are open to considering individuals based in Barcelona, Spain, or the United Kingdom.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study

8 years of Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing experience

3 years leading others

Proficiency with an ERP, advanced planning system, analytical system or equivalent

Highly skilled and experienced in change management

A successful track record of working effectively with diverse cross functional teams and must also complement strong relationship building skills

Expert influencer, motivator and developer of both individuals and teams

Advanced project and program management skills, track record of driving improvement projects from idea through implementation

Demonstrated creative problem-solving abilities

Strong business-to-business process improvement experience

No immigration sponsorship for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced technical or business degree, MBA preferred

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

APICS Certification

Direct people management experience

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $133,700.00 - $200,600.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

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.

• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

3 - 8 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$133,700.00 - $200,600.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55107

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R00293168

Job Benefits

Not specified