Planning Specialist - ECOLAB

Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Planning Specialist!

This role is responsible for scheduling production jobs from the weekly production schedule created by corporate planning.

What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

What You Will Do:

• Schedule the production jobs to the correct work center from the weekly production schedule sent by the corporate planner. 
• Verify raw material and packaging material for the scheduled plan to ensure the production lines run would interruptions due to shortages.
• Works cooperatively with associates responsible for material master data to ensure new products are aligned with the correct resources.
• Measures production performance to plan and resolve scheduling conflicts
• Ensures conformance to production schedule
• Plans and coordinates raw material orders and receipts
• Develops and maintains open order reports  
• Analyzes, modifies, and maintains product line forecasts to assure accuracy in coordination with the corporate operations planning group  
• Coordinating with Planner to reconcile jobs and materials
• Provides formal and informal reporting on plant manufacturing plan execution
• May direct the efforts or members of the materials management department to complete various assignments, including training newer personal on use of the Production Planning systems  
• Other duties as assigned

Position Details:

• Plant location: Winston-Salem NC
• Work week and shift: Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Compensation: $20.00 -$23.00 Depending on Experience.

• Minimum Qualifications:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in an administrative role
• Strong mainframe and PC computer skills in Excel, Word and Access
• Strong SAP knowledge
• Good numerical skills
• No immigration sponsorship

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/carry 20 lbs
• Must be able to stand upwards of 1 hours
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor; comfortable working with vendors and internal customers
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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. 

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. 

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.