Planner - Materials Management

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 Materials Management Planner to manage a medium-sized portfolio of raw materials. This is a highly cross-functional position connecting procurement, suppliers, manufacturing facilities, finished good planning, and additional stakeholders/resources. In this role, you will be accountable for developing and leading the execution of raw material plans to resolve material supply gaps, ensuring customer requirements are met while balancing service, inventory, and cost objectives. You will act as a key liaison between production and both internal and external stakeholders, manage performance against key organizational KPIs, and apply project management skills to participate in and/or lead small-to-medium-scale continuous improvement initiatives with measurable business impact. 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: Effectively communicate and collaborate with procurement, suppliers, internal plant personnel, central planning, supply chain management, and others. Own the communication, coordination, and solution when our network is facing supply issues/shortages, escalating and leading hypercare discussions when appropriate. Must show ability to recognize future stock-out dates, inventory needs, and future requirements, then clearly show the path to resolution. Understand and resolve areas of risk in the material planning processes that could disrupt the greater supply chain. Coach the network materials team to drive continuous improvement of the material planning processes. Identify and implement best practices to improve results for our Key Performance Indicators as part of the OGSM management process. Collaborate with procurement and material planners on supplier transitions & improvement opportunities. Lead and participate in internal cross-functional supply chain projects that impact safety, quality, service, and cost. Monitor key master data and supply chain parameters in planning ERP system(s). Manage inventory and achieve required inventory levels across network stocking locations to meet customer service levels. Address inventory imbalances and implement corrective actions. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business/Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study 2 years of work experience in supply chain planning or manufacturing Fluent in English Visa to travel to the US Significant experience with ERPs High level of proficiency with MS Office, primarily Excel and Word Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with cross-functional audiences Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders Ability to navigate complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics A track record of successfully delivering to Key Performance Indicators and business objectives Demonstrated ability for using a strategic mindset Preferred Qualifications SAP Experience highly desirable Experience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc. Experience with Material Requirement Planning (MRP) APICS Certification A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.   For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.