Demand Planner

Ecolab; Biñan; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career path

Access to top resources and technology

Ethical culture with safety focus

Job summary

Ecolab, a global leader in sustainability and safety, seeks an Associate Planning Manager for its Laguna, Philippines site. You will oversee a planning team, drive a strategic roadmap, and optimize processes to meet delivery, production, and inventory goals.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, provide direction, and ensure coverage. This role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field as listed in the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coach the Planning and/or Scheduling team at a manufacturing facility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

ERP systems

Planning tools

Education

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

Advanced degree (preferred)

APICS Certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP / Advanced planning systems

Job description

Job Description:

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.

We are seeking an Associate Planning Manager to be responsible for a small organization or single site. As the Associate Planning Manager, you will optimize planning processes to support delivery, production, and financial (inventory) goals and work with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and implement improvements.

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

What You Will Do

• May direct and coach the Planning and/or Scheduling team at a manufacturing facility focused on day-to-day or tactical tasks
• Provide input to the creation of a strategic roadmap and be responsible for execution
• Optimize planning processes to support delivery, production, and financial (inventory) goals
• Work with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and implement improvements
• Provide direction, delegate and remove obstacles to accomplish goals
• Ensure adequate coverage of the department and backup coverage
• Conduct onboarding and cross-training for team members
• Provide support as needed to other plants and/or planning teams
• Foster a collaborative work environment
• Other areas of responsibility could include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:
  • Sourcing and purchasing goods and services
  • Vendor approval
  • Purchase order authorization
  • Ensuring adherence to the production schedule
  • Identifying/correcting potential production problems
  • Order level service

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab 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, or disability.