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 an Associate Planner to support a small product portfolio, production line(s), or division. As the Associate Planner, you will specialize in short-term supply or raw material scheduling/planning and partner with plant production, supply planning, procurement, and/or material vendors for production execution.
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:
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, short-term supply or raw material scheduling/planning
Daily partnership with plant production, supply planning, procurement, and/or raw material vendors for production execution, and other regular transactional tasks
Responsible for basic problem identification/solving
May participate in continuous improvement activities
Complete additional tasks as assigned in a timely manner
Responds quickly to shifts in priorities
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study
Work experience in supply chain planning, finance, marketing or a related analytical discipline
Understanding of ERPs, advanced planning systems, analytical or equivalent software with strong attention to detail
Proficiency with MS Office, primarily Excel and Word
Experience communicating with individuals in a professional environment
Ability to collaborate with cross-function teams and deliver results
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills to drive decisions
Basic understanding of the marketplace
Demonstrated accountability for actions
Preferred Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma project experience and/or Green Belt
Prior experience with applicable planning systems
Comfortable with navigating through some degree of uncertainty
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will 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, Ecolab 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, or disability.