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 Planner to manage a product portfolio on-site in Bedford Park, IL. As the Planner, you will be accountable for the production and/or supply of Raw Material. Your focus will be ensuring customer requirements are met through material and production planning. You will act as a liaison between production along with other internal and external stakeholders to support team and corporate goals.
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
- Accountable for Production and Raw Material planning to ensure customer requirements are met
- Manage short-term supply and raw material scheduling/planning for the Clearing plant, a large facility within our network
- Intermediate problem identification/solving and navigating ambiguous situations
- Utilizes project management skills to participate in and/or lead small to medium scope/business impact continuous improvement activities
- Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance organizational goals
- Builds internal/external partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- May help design and establish new processes or solutions to drive value through increased efficiency or performance
- Manages daily operational partnerships with internal plants, warehouses and/or external suppliers
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, related field of study
- Significant experience with ERPs, advanced planning systems, analytical or equivalent software
- High level of proficiency with MS Office, primarily Excel and Word
- 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
- Immigration sponsorship not available for this position
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
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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Covid-19 Vaccine Notice
Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
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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.
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.
