Senior Planning Manager

Role Overview

• Develop and execute strategies for production and raw material planning in our key manufacturing plants.
• Lead and coach the production scheduling and raw material planning organization to deliver business results and build a collaborative, inclusive team environment.
• Responsible for end‑to‑end production and raw material planning execution across North American manufacturing sites.
• Own service performance KPIs, plant‑level planning execution, and cross‑functional alignment across operations, procurement, logistics, customer service, and business units.
• Serve as the primary escalation point and representative of production and raw material planning in S&OP, RCCP, and network‑wide forums, translating demand signals into executable supply plans while managing risk, constraints, and short‑term disruptions.
• Provide leadership presence in key operating mechanisms (e.g., DOM/WOM rhythms, planning reviews, OGSM performance discussions), ensuring the planning voice is represented and actions are driven to closure.
• Lead/facilitate cross-functional reviews to evaluate performance, remove barriers, and drive decisions that protect customer service and improve planning outcomes.
• Lead key S&OP discussions with business leaders in relation to the PRMP Service metrics, and ensuring constraints, tradeoffs, and recovery plans are clearly understood and executed.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex planning issues impacting service, inventory, and production efficiency; drive timely decisions that balance customer needs, operational constraints, and financial outcomes.
• Partner with Supply Planning and Plant leadership to improve long-term planning stability and execution through stronger visibility, prioritization, and cross-functional alignment.
• Identify and execute opportunities to streamline planning processes, reduce waste, and improve overall supply chain performance through continuous improvement and disciplined problem solving (e.g., root cause, corrective action, standard work).
• Act as a change agent by implementing best practices that improve key reporting metrics and strengthen end-to-end planning performance.
• Reinforce consistent performance management routines (e.g., backlog reviews, SIFOT failure reviews, monthly OGSM preparation), driving accountability and sustained results.
• Lead overall talent development for the production and raw material planning organization; coach, train, and develop direct reports and broader team members, including continuous improvement of planning capability and bench strength.
• Drive performance management routines, including goal-setting, feedback, and development planning to build planning excellence and career growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field of study
• 5-8 years of experience in supply chain planning
• Demonstrated leadership capability (direct people leadership and/or strong coaching influence across teams)
• Strong written and verbal executive communication skills
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus across stakeholders
• Ability to create, clearly articulate, and execute on a strategic vision; strong business acumen and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
• Strong business-to-business process improvement experience

Benefits

• Opportunity for a long-term career path that allows for exposure to all areas of Ecolab’s Supply Chain
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Thrive in a company that values personal and professional development, sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world