Strategic Production Planning Lead

Ecolab Inc.; Fresno (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Production Planning Manager to lead the Fresno, TX planning team, driving delivery performance, inventory health, and cross-functional alignment with marketing, procurement, and operations.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in planning/logistics/manufacturing, 1 year leading a team, and strong SAP/JDA expertise. The role includes annual bonus eligibility and a growth-minded environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred is a plus.
• Experience in planning, logistics or manufacturing (6+ years) and 1 year leading a team.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; immigration sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the production planning team, overseeing day-to-day activities and cross-functional collaboration.
• Coordinate with strategic planning, procurement, customer service and marketing to allocate materials and reduce obsolescence.
• Manage KPI reporting (DIFOT/SIFOT, inventory health, schedule adherence) and lead improvement projects.
• Identify demand changes, resolve supply issues, and drive cost-saving, process improvements across the supply chain.
• Mentor and develop team members and conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA preferred

APICS Certification

Tools

SAP

JDA

Job description

Ecolab is seeking a Production Planning Manager to lead the Fresno, TX planning team, driving delivery performance, inventory health, and cross-functional alignment with marketing, procurement, and operations.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in planning/logistics/manufacturing, 1 year leading a team, and strong SAP/JDA expertise. The role includes annual bonus eligibility and a growth-minded environment.