Materials Manager I

Join Ecolab in Martinsburg, WV as our Materials Manager I. This leadership role reports to the Plant Manager and manages a team 5 direct and 2 indirect employees. This role plans and directs the activities of a group of materials planners and planning schedulers. Accountable for the management of the production planning function and purchasing functions. Manages the total inventory of products and materials by providing production plans, material requirements and inventory plans while meeting company objectives for service levels, quality, and competitive cost.

This role reports to the Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages plant Materials Department in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Select, approve and develop suppliers that meet Ecolab’s quality and delivery standards.
• Advise and coach department staff in handling personnel issues.
• Customer Service Levels – delivery in full and on time (DIFOT)
• Total Inventory (raw and in-process, finished goods)
• Engages in Sales and Operations Planning activities with internal and external stakeholders, to develop short- and long-term capacity commitments.
• Master Data Maintenance (A/B/C part classification, forecasts, safety stocks, etc.)
• Effectively manage your team, building their talent through your leadership, communication, and engagement
• Transformation from a forecast-driven to a demand-driven supply chain (pull system)
• Maintain relationships with key vendors, influencing how Ecolab leverages Just-In-Time and vendor managed inventories.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Science, or a related field
• 10 years of experience in supply chain, planning, and/or procurement
• 2 years of supervisory experience (goal-setting, team building, onboarding, coaching, etc.)
• Solid understand of Planning and Purchasing methodologies (forecasts, safety stocks, replenishment strategies, inventory optimization, lead time reduction, Kanban, etc.)
• Proficiency with data analytics (databases, MS Excel, and presentations)
• Demonstrated experience in operational excellence (lean six sigma, TPM, loss analysis, root cause, permanent corrective actions, etc.)
• SAP experience is a plus
  
  

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $104,700.00 - $157,100.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
  
  

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we 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, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.