Planner

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 qualified and experienced Planner to join our Production & Raw Material planning team at our Eagan, MN plant. As a Planner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely production of orders and the procurement of raw materials to meet customer delivery schedules and maintain safety stock levels. Your focus will be on promoting teamwork, integrity, and upholding our core values of reliability, trust.

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

• Develop and execute material planning strategies based on production schedules and demand forecasts
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock while avoiding shortages or excess
• Maintain accurate master data in ERP systems
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Follow up on late deliveries and proactively mitigate supply risks
• Align material availability with production plans to avoid downtime
• Communicate material shortages or risks to production and planning teams
• Analyze inventory trends, shortages, and excess stock
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost optimization
• Review and approve invoices for raw material orders
• Intermediate problem identification/solving and navigating ambiguous situations
• Manages daily operational partnerships with internal plants, warehouses and external suppliers
  
  

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 or planning
• No immigration sponsorship is available for this role
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of MRP/ERP planning concepts and experience with SAP, advanced planning systems, analytical or equivalent software
• High level of proficiency in Excel
• APICS Certification
• Experience in chemical or similar industry
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with different 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
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability for using a strategic mindset
  
  

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $65,800.00 - $98,700.00. 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.

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.
  
  

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.