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Through our expertise in food safety, water management and operational performance, we help customers around the world operate more efficiently, sustainably and safely.\nWe are seeking an experienced ANZ Planning Manager to lead our planning function across Australia and New Zealand. This is a critical leadership role with responsibility for demand planning, supply planning, production planning, inventory strategy and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) across a complex manufacturing and distribution network.\nThis is an opportunity to shape how planning supports the business, influence senior decision-making, and drive meaningful transformation across the supply chain.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nReporting to the Supply Chain Director, you'll lead a team of planning leaders located across multiple manufacturing sites and play a central role in connecting commercial, operations and supply chain priorities.\nKey responsibilities include:\nLeading end-to-end planning activities across demand, supply and production planning\nOwning and enhancing the ANZ S&OP process to improve business alignment and decision making\nDriving inventory optimisation and supply continuity strategies\nLeading planning capability, process improvement and operational excellence initiatives\nPartnering with senior stakeholders across manufacturing, procurement, customer operations, sales and finance\nSupporting proactive management of supply risks, capacity planning and business continuity\nBuilding a collaborative, high-performing planning team that can successfully navigate a dynamic business environment\nWhy This Role Matters\nThis is more than a traditional planning leadership role.\nYou'll have the opportunity to:\nInfluence planning decisions across the entire ANZ business\nLead the evolution of a highly visible planning function\nDrive improvements that directly impact customer service, manufacturing performance and business outcomes\nPartner with senior leaders locally and globally\nBuild capability and develop future planning talent across the organisation\nWhat We're Looking For\nWe're interested in experienced supply chain and planning leaders who bring a combination of strategic thinking, operational expertise and strong stakeholder engagement skills.\nYou'll bring:\nSignificant experience leading demand, supply and production planning within a manufacturing environment\nExperience managing planning teams across multiple sites or regions\nStrong S&OP knowledge and a track record of improving planning processes\nAbility to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across different functions and levels\nExperience using data and insights to support sound business decisions\nA continuous improvement mindset and a proactive approach to solving complex challenges\nWe would be particularly interested in hearing from professionals who have worked within:\nFMCG\nFood & Beverage Manufacturing\nConsumer Goods\nChemicals\nIndustrial Manufacturing\nHealthcare or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing\nExperience leading planning transformation, network planning, inventory optimisation or large-scale supply chain initiatives will be highly regarded.\nWhy Join Ecolab?\nAt Ecolab, you'll be part of a global organisation that values inclusion, innovation and collaboration.\nWe offer:\nA highly visible leadership role with regional impact\nThe opportunity to lead meaningful business transformation\nAdditional Leave benefits and purchase leave option\nAnnual Health & Wellbeing subsidy\nCollaborative and supportive leadership teams\nCareer development pathways across supply chain, operations and global functions\nThe chance to contribute to solutions that help customers protect people, resources and the environment\nEcolab is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. 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