Supply Network Planner
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.
As a Supply Network Planner at Purolite, an Ecolab Company, you will manage a medium product portfolio, network, or division. As the Planner, you will be accountable for the Demand, Supply, or Raw Material plan to ensure customer requirements are met through S&OP, Mid-Long Term Capacity Planning, or Material Resolution. You will act as a liaison between production and various other internal and external stakeholders.
What's in it For You:
Opportunity for a long-term career path that allows for exposure into all areas of the Ecolab & Purolite'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
Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!
What You Will Do:
Performs supply network requirement planning to ensure customer requirements are met through monthly S&OP cycle for short-mid-long-term horizons, This includes developing and sending a master production schedule and distribution requirements plan while optimizing network capacity.
Manages inventory and achieve required inventory levels at the defined inventory component level across network stocking locations to meet customer service levels. Address inventory imbalances and implement corrective actions.
Identifies and resolve capacity constraints over the planning horizon to support development of a feasible plan.
Analyzes both inventory and capacity across the supply chain network for both regional and global views and provide feasible plan.
Coordinates inter-plant scheduling constraints related to schedule break-ins, raw materials, etc. facilitated through regular communication.
Collaborates with local Supply/Production and Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement, Sales, and Marketing to determine the appropriate supply strategies based on critical demand and supply characteristics.
Optimize planning processes to support delivery, production, and financial (inventory) goals.
Designs and establishes new network procedures or solutions to drive value through increased efficiency or performance.
Manages daily operational partnerships with internal plants, warehouses and/or external suppliers.
Influences internal/external partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Works with the local Supply/Production/Material Planners to determine the optimal approach for applying key parameters for planning, including calculating/setting safety stock targets and EOQ values while ensuring alignment to achieve aggressive service, cost, and working capital targets.
Reviews, analyzes, and updates key master data fields in the ERP & planning system to ensure adherence to supply chain processes.
Provides thought leadership and guidance to Planning team on analytical skills and best practices.
Leads project and/or process work streams aimed at developing creative solutions and make recommendations to improve supply & production planning performance by balancing business objectives, including cost/benefit analysis, seasonal demand patterns and associated action plans, what-if analysis, and liability inventory optimization.
Develops new reporting/analytical tools to support projects and departmental processes as needed.
Communicates directly with other functions, local sales force & management.
Ad hoc Supply Chain projects as assigned.
Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study
5 years of Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing experience
Experience leading and/or developing others
Proficiency with an ERP, advanced planning system, analytical system or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others
Leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders
Experience navigating through ambiguous and complex situations
Some experience in resolving conflict situations effectively, with minimal noise
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced technical or business degree
Experience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.
APICS Certification
Direct people management experience
Strong business acumen and experience collaborating with Operations, Marketing and Customers
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.
If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab 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. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
As a Supply Network Planner at Purolite, an Ecolab Company, you will manage a medium product portfolio, network, or division. As the Planner, you will be accountable for the Demand, Supply, or Raw Material plan to ensure customer requirements are met through S&OP, Mid-Long Term Capacity Planning, or Material Resolution. You will act as a liaison between production and various other internal and external stakeholders.
What's in it For You:
Opportunity for a long-term career path that allows for exposure into all areas of the Ecolab & Purolite'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
Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!
What You Will Do:
Performs supply network requirement planning to ensure customer requirements are met through monthly S&OP cycle for short-mid-long-term horizons, This includes developing and sending a master production schedule and distribution requirements plan while optimizing network capacity.
Manages inventory and achieve required inventory levels at the defined inventory component level across network stocking locations to meet customer service levels. Address inventory imbalances and implement corrective actions.
Identifies and resolve capacity constraints over the planning horizon to support development of a feasible plan.
Analyzes both inventory and capacity across the supply chain network for both regional and global views and provide feasible plan.
Coordinates inter-plant scheduling constraints related to schedule break-ins, raw materials, etc. facilitated through regular communication.
Collaborates with local Supply/Production and Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement, Sales, and Marketing to determine the appropriate supply strategies based on critical demand and supply characteristics.
Optimize planning processes to support delivery, production, and financial (inventory) goals.
Designs and establishes new network procedures or solutions to drive value through increased efficiency or performance.
Manages daily operational partnerships with internal plants, warehouses and/or external suppliers.
Influences internal/external partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Works with the local Supply/Production/Material Planners to determine the optimal approach for applying key parameters for planning, including calculating/setting safety stock targets and EOQ values while ensuring alignment to achieve aggressive service, cost, and working capital targets.
Reviews, analyzes, and updates key master data fields in the ERP & planning system to ensure adherence to supply chain processes.
Provides thought leadership and guidance to Planning team on analytical skills and best practices.
Leads project and/or process work streams aimed at developing creative solutions and make recommendations to improve supply & production planning performance by balancing business objectives, including cost/benefit analysis, seasonal demand patterns and associated action plans, what-if analysis, and liability inventory optimization.
Develops new reporting/analytical tools to support projects and departmental processes as needed.
Communicates directly with other functions, local sales force & management.
Ad hoc Supply Chain projects as assigned.
Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study
5 years of Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing experience
Experience leading and/or developing others
Proficiency with an ERP, advanced planning system, analytical system or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others
Leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders
Experience navigating through ambiguous and complex situations
Some experience in resolving conflict situations effectively, with minimal noise
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced technical or business degree
Experience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.
APICS Certification
Direct people management experience
Strong business acumen and experience collaborating with Operations, Marketing and Customers
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.
If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab 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. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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