Production Planner

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career path

Best-in-class tools & tech

Sustainability culture

Job summary

Ecolab in Bedford Park, Illinois, is seeking a Production Planner to join the Production & Raw Material planning team. You will plan production orders and raw materials to ensure on-time delivery and maintain safety stock, collaborating with production, logistics, quality and maintenance.

The role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and reliability, with opportunities for long-term career growth, SAP/Excel tooling, and a culture focused on sustainability and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
• 3+ years in production planning and/or raw material planning.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan production orders and raw materials to support on-time delivery and maintain safety stock.
• Participate in daily planning meetings and set priorities for production tasks.
• Review open order reports and ensure plans support on-time delivery.
• Update production schedule based on vessels and status; liaise with Production on process orders.
• Work cross-functionally with production, logistics, quality and maintenance.
• Review and approve invoices for raw material orders.
• Drive continuous improvement ideas across functions.
• Own inventory levels in assigned MRP.

Skills

Production planning

Raw material planning

ERP proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management / Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Excel

Job description

Location Chicago, Illinois, United States of America Category Supply Chain Job Id R00306065

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 a qualified and experienced Production Planner to join our Production & Raw Material planning team at our Bedford Park, IL Plant. As a Planner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely production of orders and/or the procurement of raw materials to meet customer delivery schedules and maintain safety stock levels. Your focus will be on promoting teamwork, integrity, and upholding our core values of reliability, trust.

If you are passionate about planning and are dedicated to upholding our vision, mission, and core values, we encourage you to apply and join our 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:

• Planning production orders and raw materials to support on-time delivery to customers and maintain safety stock levels
• Participating in daily planning meetings and assigning priorities to production planning tasks
• Reviewing open order reports and ensuring production plan supports on time delivery to customers
• Updating production schedule based on vessels and production status and liaising with the Production team on the status of Process Orders
• Working cross-functionally with production, logistics, quality and maintenance to ensure issues are addressed to support schedule adherence
• Review and approve invoices for raw material orders
• Drive continuous improvement ideas across functions
• Complete ownership of inventory levels in assigned MRP

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, other relevant field, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in production planning and/or raw material planning, preferably in chemical manufacturing or similar industry
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Experience
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• APICS Certification
• Experience in chemical or similar industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong analytical, data analysis, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to navigate complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability for using a strategic mindset

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

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.