Planning Manager - ECOLAB

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Ecolab, Nalco team as Production Planning Manager at our plant located in Garyville, Louisiana. 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.

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:

Leadership:

• Provide 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.

• Work cross-functionally with strategic planning, procurement, customer service and marketing to:

  • Allocate critical and/or constrained materials

  • Reduce Excess/ Obsolete materials

  • Troubleshoot issues leading to DIFOT failures

  • Understand and react to changes in demand

  • Work with Marketing to resolve slow-moving/ obsolete products

• Set clear objectives and guide the team to ensure alignment with overall site-specific, and broader team goals

• Manage and Report out of team KPI/goals including DIFOT/SIFOT, Inventory health, and Schedule Adherence

• Lead and facilitate team and cross-functional meetings to evaluate metrics while addressing challenges and opportunities

Escalations and Decision-Making:

• Handle escalations and complex issues related to production planning, raw material planning, and inventory goals

• Make critical decisions that impact the efficiency and effectiveness of site planning operations

Projects and Process Improvement:

• Lead and drive projects focused on cost savings, process improvements, and supply chain optimization

• Identify opportunities for streamlining processes, reducing waste, and improving overall supply chain performance

• Employ problem-solving techniques such as 5 whys, root cause analysis, and implementing process improvements to effectively tackle challenges and ensure long-term success

Talent Development:

• Develop and mentor team members, providing guidance, training, and support to foster talent and skill development

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to enhance individual and team performance

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 6 years of Planning, Logistics, or Manufacturing experience

• 1 year of experience directly leading a team

• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Immigration sponsorship not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field of study

• Advanced degree, MBA preferred

• Ability to create, clearly articulate and execute on a strategic vision

• Strong business acumen and experience collaborating with Cross-functional teams

• Skilled in resolving conflict situations effectively

• proven track record of successfully leading change initiatives to improve operational efficiencies

• Strong SAP proficiency

• Experience in operational excellence and project management such as PMP, TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.

• Advanced knowledge/ superuser in SAP and/or JDA

• APICS Certification

• 2-5 years’ experience leading a team

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. 

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we 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, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.