A trusted partner for millions of customers, 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, Ecolab has annual sales of $15 billion, employs more than 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company 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. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets.

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Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Ecolab

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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.

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