Sr Planner

Ecolab Global Services; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab Global Services in Pune, India seeks a Senior Planner to manage a large product portfolio and network. You will own the Demand, Supply or Raw Material plan to meet customer requirements through SOP and mid-to-long-term capacity planning, collaborating with operations and external stakeholders.

You will apply project management skills to lead complex improvements, solve problems, and drive change in a global business context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Statistics, SCM, Engineering or related field.
• 8 years of work experience in supply chain planning, finance, marketing or a related analytical discipline.
• High level of proficiency with ERPs, advanced planning system, analytical or equivalent software.
• Experience building partnerships to effectively work within cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to implement communication strategies that convey clear understanding of audiences.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguous and complex situations.
• Ability to consistently deliver results and make timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the Demand, Supply, or Raw Material plan to ensure customer requirements are met through SOP, Mid to Long-Term Capacity Planning, or Material Resolution.
• Utilizes project management skills to lead complex, large scope continuous improvement activities.
• Advanced problem identification/solving, navigating ambiguous situations, and driving change.
• May or may not have some direct or indirect people management responsibilities.
• Applies knowledge of global business/marketplace to advance organizational goals.
• Influences internal/external partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• 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.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Advanced planning systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Statistics, SCM, Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP software

Planning software

Job description

We are seeking a Sr. Planner to manage a large product portfolio, network, or division. As a Sr. Planner, you will be accountable for the Demand, Supply, or Raw Material plan to ensure customer requirements are met through SOP, Mid to Long-Term Capacity Planning, or Material Resolution. You will act as a strategic partner to the operations team and various other internal and external stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• Accountable for the Demand, Supply, or Raw Material plan to ensure customer requirements are met through SOP, Mid to Long-Term Capacity Planning, or Material Resolution.
• Utilizes project management skills to lead complex, large scope/business impact continuous improvement activities.
• Advanced problem identification/solving, navigating ambiguous situations, and driving change
• May or may not have some direct or indirect people management responsibilities
• Applies knowledge of global business/marketplace to advance organizational goals
• Influences internal/external partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study
• 8 years of work experience in supply chain planning, finance, marketing or a related analytical discipline
• High level of proficiency with ERPs, advanced planning system, analytical or equivalent software
• Experience building partnerships to effectively work within cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to implement communication strategies that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders
• Ability to successfully navigate through ambiguous and complex situations
• Ability to consistently deliver results and make good and timely decisions

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