Logistics Manager Spain - Ecolab

Talent; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Logistics Manager in Spain to lead end-to-end supply chain activities within a complex matrix organization. You will drive demand planning, logistics, and customer service, partnering with sales, R&D, and marketing to deliver cost-effective, world-class service.

You will mentor a team and influence across the business to meet customer expectations. The role requires a strong background in planning, logistics, and customer service, with a proven track record of leadership,

Qualifications

• Engineering or Business Administration degree; Masters in Supply Chain is a bonus.
• 8+ years in Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning, or related fields; 3+ years in a Logistics Manager role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Operational SAP knowledge.
• Project management qualification is a bonus; PM experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part in our Supply Chain Organization to improve our customer experience.
• Develop and deploy efficient and effective Supply Chain solutions to protect customer service and costs.
• Implement Continuous improvement Projects to improve our cost and service.
• Closely collaborate with internal stakeholders, especially with our Divisions in Spain and the wider organization within Ecolab.
• Develop close relationships with Ecolab’s 3PLs, ensuring expected performance in line with contract terms, holding the partners accountable for delivering great service at agreed cost while complying with all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Present Supply Chain voice in the Spain Management Team, acting as a subject matter expert, - providing the guidance and execution of the agreed Supply Chain solutions
• Manage quality, service and cost metrics. Monitoring and reporting the set KPIs while developing and implementing specific plans to achieve improvements

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Business Administration degree

Masters in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Project management

Job description

Logistics Manager SpainEcolab is seeking a Logistics Manager Spain to join our Ecolab Supply Chain team.

Reporting to a Supply Chain Director, with the guidance from the EU Planning and Logistics leadership team, you will be a part of the team managing End to End Supply Chain within your area helping Ecolab to deliver a great customer experience.

Your expertise in customer service, demand planning, supply network planning, logistics and warehousing space will help the team to work out cost-effective solutions as well as ensuring great customer experience.

We are looking for a strong leader, who can perform effectively in a complex matrix organization, with a high sense of ownership and accountability.

Successful candidate will be an integral part of our Supply Chain organization, and will hold a responsibility to further modify, enhance and deliver excellence in Order to Cash day to day expectation is that you will be proficient in managing various Supply Chain areas, such as demand planning, logistics, supply planning and customer service.

You will play an instrumental role in replenishment and inventory forecasting, shortages resolution, distribution planning, delivery execution, exception management, drop shipments etc., leading and developing your team and talent.

We are looking for a leader who will be a great partner to the business divisional sales, R&D and marketing, while being passionate about delivering upon customers’ expectations.

We are looking for an individual who has got a proven track record in achieving mastery in planning, logistics and customer service.

What’s in it For You

• You will become a highly visible leader within Ecolab
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Competitive compensation package and benefits
• Career plan for professional growth
• 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

• Be an integral part in our Supply Chain Organization to improve our customer experience
• Develop and deploy efficient and effective Supply Chain solutions to protect customer service and costs
• Implement Continuous improvement Projects to improve our cost and service
• Closely collaborate with internal stakeholders, especially with our Divisions in Spain and the wider organization within Ecolab.
• Develop close relationships with Ecolab’s 3PLs, ensuring expected performance in line with contract terms, holding the partners accountable for delivering great service at agreed cost while complying with all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Present Supply Chain voice in the Spain Management Team, acting as a subject matter expert, - providing the guidance and execution of the agreed Supply Chain solutions
• Manage quality, service and cost metrics. Monitoring and reporting the set KPIs while developing and implementing specific plans to achieve improvements

Qualifications and Experience required

• Engineering or Business Administration degree, Masters in Supply Chain would be a bonus
• 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning, Customer Service, Operations, or related functions, including 3+ years in a Logistics Manager or similar role.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Operational SAP knowledge
• Project management qualification is a bonus, project management experience is a must
• Exposure to TPM and/or Lean Manufacturing principals
• Demonstration of financial acumen (course completion or through experience)

Competences and skills required

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Great presentation skills
• Strong collaborator and influencer
• Ability to exercise independent judgement, think critically and work well in cross-functional teams
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Track record of exceptional leadership and team development

For this role you will need to be a holder of a permit to live and work in Europe.

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million 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. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.

ESP - Catalonia - BarcelonaType: Full time