Ecolab is hiring for a Supply Planner to support our North America Planning Team. The Supply Planner is responsible for creating the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and managing service and inventory level(s) for a subset of our business. In addition, the Supply Planner is the liaison for Demand Planning, Sales and Customer Service to the manufacturing operations to address supply and resolve customer service issues.

What You Will Do

• Convert the demand plan into a network supply plan. This includes developing and sending a master production schedule and distribution requirements plan while optimizing network capacity.

• Own the communication, coordination and solution when facing supply issues/shortages/hiccups with right supply issue escalation process

• Manage inventory and achieve required inventory levels at the defined inventory component level across network stocking locations to meet customer service levels. Address inventory imbalances and implement corrective actions.

• Identify and resolve capacity constraints over the planning horizon to support development of a feasible plan.

• Balance production planning across the network to maintain sprint capacity, including load leveling in preparation for maintenance shut downs, seasonal volumes, etc.

• Identify and address supply variability issues and support demand planning in forecast accuracy improvement process to improve overall plan feasibility and reliability. Coordinate root cause analysis and resolution of these issues with key cross-functional stakeholders as needed.

• Monitor key master data and ensure the SAP and APO is working as desired with high efficiency that generating the best result for supply chain

• Coordinate inter-plant scheduling constraints related to schedule break-ins, raw materials, etc. facilitated through regular communication.

• Support the sales and operations planning process.

• Identify, analyze & implement continuous improvement opportunities to result in service improvements or cost savings. Interact with key cross-functional stakeholders as required for success.

• Own the performance in responsibility major include DIFOT, DOH, E&O

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field of study

• 5 years of applicable Supply Chain Planning experience, preferably inventory management or master planning for manufacturing environment with global operations

• Advanced proficiency with common ERP and planning systems and MS Office, primarily Excel and Power Point

• APICS certification

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree a plus

• SAP APO experience highly desirable

• A track record of successfully delivering to Key Performance Indicators and business objectives

• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and 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. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of 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). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

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