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This role will lead the production planning team to success by delivering results, driving planning process improvements, and building strong cross-functional relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of supply chain management and be capable of providing strong leadership, guidance, and supervision to the team.\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\nWhat You Will Do:\nLeadership:\nProvide leadership and direction for the production planning team, overseeing day-to-day activities, making strategic decisions, and partnering cross-functionally to achieve success related to delivery, production, and financial goals, including inventory management.\nWork cross-functionally with strategic planning, procurement, customer service and marketing to:Allocate critical and/or constrained materials\nReduce Excess/ Obsolete materials\nTroubleshoot issues leading to DIFOT failures\nUnderstand and react to changes in demand\nWork with Marketing to resolve slow-moving/ obsolete products\n\nSet clear objectives and guide the team to ensure alignment with overall site-specific, and broader team goals\nManage and Report out of team KPI/goals including DIFOT/SIFOT, Inventory health, and Schedule Adherence\nLead and facilitate team and cross-functional meetings to evaluate metrics while addressing challenges and opportunities\nEscalations and Decision-Making:\nHandle escalations and complex issues related to production planning, raw material planning, and inventory goals\nMake critical decisions that impact the efficiency and effectiveness of site planning operations\nProjects and Process Improvement:\nLead and drive projects focused on cost savings, process improvements, and supply chain optimization\nIdentify opportunities for streamlining processes, reducing waste, and improving overall supply chain performance\nEmploy problem-solving techniques such as 5 whys, root cause analysis, and implementing process improvements to effectively tackle challenges and ensure long-term success\nTalent Development:\nDevelop and mentor team members, providing guidance, training, and support to foster talent and skill development\nConduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to enhance individual and team performance\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree\n6 years of Planning, Logistics, or Manufacturing experience\n1 year of experience directly leading a team\nStrong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills\nImmigration sponsorship not available for this position\nPreferred Qualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field of study\nAdvanced degree, MBA preferred\nAbility to create, clearly articulate and execute on a strategic vision\nStrong business acumen and experience collaborating with Cross-functional teams\nSkilled in resolving conflict situations effectively\nProven track record of successfully leading change initiatives to improve operational efficiencies\nStrong SAP proficiency\nExperience in operational excellence and project management such as PMP, TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.\nAdvanced knowledge/ superuser in SAP and/or JDA\nAPICS Certification\n2-5 years’ experience leading a team\nAnnual or Hourly Compensation Range\nThe base salary range for this position is $107,600.00 - $161,500.00. 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\nEcolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.\nIf you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.\nPotential Customer Requirements Notice\nTo meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:\n- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.\nAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\nEcolab 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. 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