Associate Planning Manager

We are seeking an Associate Planning Manager to join our supply chain network with responsibility for our Green Tree, PA production and raw material planning.  As the Associate Planning Manager, you will optimize planning processes to support delivery, production, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and working capital goals. You will 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: Direct and coach the Material Planning and Scheduling team focused on day-to-day tactical tasksProvide input to the creation of a strategic roadmap and be responsible for execution of TPM pillars and Lean manufacturing, with a focus on continuous improvementOptimize 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 goalsSupport order prioritization and late order communication to customersEnsure adequate coverage of the department and backup coverageConduct onboarding and cross-training for team membersProvide support as needed to plant operationsFoster 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 services Vendor communicationPurchase order authorization Ensuring adherence to the production schedule Identifying/correcting potential production problemsOrder level servicePlanning for NPIsMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study5 years of Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing experience Experience leading and/or developing othersProficiency with an ERP, advanced planning system, analytical system or equivalentDemonstrated ability to influence and motivate othersLeadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholdersExperience navigating through ambiguous and complex situationsSome experience in resolving conflict situations effectively, with minimal noiseNo immigration sponsorship is available for this rolePreferred 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 CustomersAnnual or Hourly Compensation RangeThe pay range for this position is $85,900.00 - $128,900.00. 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.BenefitsEcolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.Potential Customer Requirements NoticeTo 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.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. SummaryLocation: USA - Pennsylvania - Green TreeType: Full time