Planner

Planner-MaterialsManagement

Argentina FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Planner - Materials Management at Planner. Skills: Materials Management, Supply Chain Planning, Cross-functional Coordination, Vendor/Stakeholder Management, Continuous Improvement. Manage a medium-sized portfolio of raw materials. Develop and lead the execution of raw material plans to resolve material supply gaps”

What You'll Achieve.

Resolve material supply gaps; Ensure customer requirements are met while balancing service, inventory, and cost objectives; Manage performance against key organizational KPIs; Deliver measurable business impact; Improve results for our Key Performance Indicators; Impact safety, quality, service, and cost; Achieve required inventory levels across network stocking locations to meet customer service levels

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

analytical and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders; Understand and resolve areas of risk in the material planning processes that could disrupt the greater supply chain; Address inventory imbalances and implement corrective actions

Eligibility Requirements

Visa to travel to the US

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study, 2 years of work experience in supply chain planning or manufacturing, Fluent in English, Visa to travel to the US, Significant experience with ERPs, High level of proficiency with MS Office, primarily Excel and Word, Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with cross-functional audiences, analytical and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders, Ability to navigate complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics, A track record of successfully delivering to Key Performance Indicators and business objectives, Demonstrated ability for using a strategic mindset

Nice to Have

SAP Experience highly desirable, Experience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc., Experience with Material Requirement Planning (MRP), APICS Certification

What You'll Do.

Manage a medium-sized portfolio of raw materials

Develop and lead the execution of raw material plans to resolve material supply gaps

Ensure customer requirements are met while balancing service

Act as a key liaison between production and both internal and external stakeholders

Manage performance against key organizational KPIs

Participate in and/or lead small-to-medium-scale continuous improvement initiatives

Communicate and collaborate with procurement

internal plant personnel

supply chain management

Own the communication

and solution when the network is facing supply issues/shortages

Escalate and lead hypercare discussions when appropriate

Recognize future stock-out dates

and future requirements

then clearly show the path to resolution

Understand and resolve areas of risk in the material planning processes that could disrupt the greater supply chain

Coach the network materials team to drive continuous improvement of the material planning processes

Identify and implement best practices to improve results for Key Performance Indicators as part of the OGSM management process

Collaborate with procurement and material planners on supplier transitions & improvement opportunities

Lead and participate in internal cross-functional supply chain projects that impact safety

Monitor key master data and supply chain parameters in planning ERP system(s)

Manage inventory and achieve required inventory levels across network stocking locations to meet customer service levels

Address inventory imbalances and implement corrective actions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional coordination with procurement, suppliers, internal plant personnel, central planning, supply chain management, and others; Act as a key liaison between production and both internal and external stakeholders; Collaborate with procurement and material planners on supplier transitions & improvement opportunities; Lead and participate in internal cross-functional supply chain projects

Communication Scope

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with cross-functional audiences; Own the communication, coordination, and solution when our network is facing supply issues/shortages; Clearly show the path to resolution

Process & Methodology

Apply project management skills to participate in and/or lead small-to-medium-scale continuous improvement initiatives, Experience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.

Full 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 a**Materials Management Planner** to manage a medium-sized portfolio of raw materials. This is a highly cross-functional position connecting procurement, suppliers, manufacturing facilities, finished good planning, and additional stakeholders/resources. In this role, you will be accountable for developing and leading the execution of raw material plans to resolve material supply gaps, ensuring customer requirements are met while balancing service, inventory, and cost objectives. You will act as a key liaison between production and both internal and external stakeholders, manage performance against key organizational KPIs, and apply project management skills to participate in and/or lead small-to-medium-scale continuous improvement initiatives with measurable business impact. **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:** * Effectively communicate and collaborate with procurement, suppliers, internal plant personnel, central planning, supply chain management, and others. Own the communication, coordination, and solution when our network is facing supply issues/shortages, escalating and leading hypercare discussions when appropriate. Must show ability to recognize future stock-out dates, inventory needs, and future requirements, then clearly show

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