What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planner position at ECOLAB?
Nalco, an Ecolab Company has an immediate need for a Raw Material Planner in our Planning group located at our Fresno, TX plant reporting into the Fresno Planning Manager.
The Raw Material Planner is responsible for timely planning of production, packaging, and procurement of materials for various assigned MRP areas within the plant. The successful candidate will be required to optimize, track exceptions (as well as recommend changes toward improvement) and use best judgments, while building production schedules and raw material purchase plans. This same individual must be capable of multi-tasking many priorities at one time, with a focus on defined KPI's (key performance indicators) and inventory accuracy.
What is in it For You:
- Opportunity for a career path that allows for exposure into all areas of the 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.
- Comprehensive day 1 benefits packages including: matching 401K, company paid pension, medical/dental/vision, ERG's, education assistance, and much more!
What You Will Do:
- Establish daily, weekly, and monthly production plans to maintain customer service levels, minimize production cost, and optimize product sequencing.
- Purchase raw materials efficiently and effectively to balance inventory levels with production needs.
- Purchase finished goods from outside suppliers as well as internal sister plants based on optimal shipping points to meet customer needs.
- Exhibit safe work habits to ensure a safe working environment and comply with company safety regulations and guidelines.
- Utilize timely and effective communication of delays in production or procurement that may result in late orders.
- Provide daily updates to advise both internal and external personnel, regarding Open Order status exceptions, identifying appropriate re-planning and/or recommended courses of action to minimize these non-conformances; utilize Proactive report toward verifying achievement.
- Achievement of desired KPIs (SS Levels, Proper Order Coding, SIFOT/DIFOT, Schedule Adherence, etc.) based upon responsible MRP's.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, or a related discipline
- 1 year of relevant company or planning experience.
- Proficiency with common ERP and planning/materials management/procurement systems
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Outlook and Excel
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Immigration Sponsorship not offered for this role.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of relevant experience Supply Chain Planning experience
- Previous plant/manufacturing experience
- SAP literate in Planning and Materials Management
- A track record of successfully delivery to KPIs and business objectives
- Strong leadership, analytical, and critical thinking skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders.
- APICS Certification preferred.
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. to see our benefits.
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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.
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