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As the Associate Planning Manager, you will optimize planning processes to support delivery, production, and financial (inventory) goals and work with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and implement improvements.\nHow you'll make an impact:\nMay direct and coach the Planning and/or Scheduling team at a manufacturing facility focused on day-to-day or tactical tasks\nProvide input to the creation of a strategic roadmap and be responsible for execution\nOptimize planning processes to support delivery, production, and financial (inventory) goals\nWork with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and implement improvements\nProvide direction, delegate and remove obstacles to accomplish goals\nEnsure adequate coverage of the department and backup coverage\nConduct onboarding and cross-training for team members\nProvide support as needed to other plants and/or planning teams\nFoster a collaborative work environment\nOther areas of responsibility could include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Sourcing and purchasing goods and services \nVendor approval \nPurchase order authorization \nEnsuring adherence to the production schedule \nIdentifying/correcting potential production problems\nOrder level service\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study\n5 years of Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing experience \nExperience leading and/or developing others\nProficiency with an ERP, advanced planning system, analytical system or equivalent\nDemonstrated ability to influence and motivate others\nLeadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders\nExperience navigating through ambiguous and complex situations\nSome experience in resolving conflict situations effectively, with minimal noise\nPreferred Qualifications\nAdvanced technical or business degree\nExperience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.\nAPICS Certification\nDirect people management experience\nStrong business acumen and experience collaborating with Operations, Marketing and Customers\nWhat’s in it For You:\nOpportunity for a long-term career path that allows for exposure into all areas of Ecolab’s supply chain\nAccess to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology\nThrive 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\nAbout Ecolab:\nAt Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at ournearly threemillion customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver 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, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. 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