Strategic Supply Planner | Naperville, IL (Hybrid)

Join Nalco - an Ecolab company as a Strategic Supply Planner based in Naperville, IL. This hybrid role sits out of our corporate headquarters supporting our equipment manufacturing operations by managing capacity, service, and inventory across a network of production sites. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supply meets demand, drive strategic planning initiatives, and support our mission of protecting people and vital resources.

• Starting Day 1: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more

• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, 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

• 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

• Lead North America supply planning for assigned equipment product families

• Balance production across the network to maintain capacity and support seasonal or maintenance-related shifts

• Develop and maintain inventory strategies to meet service and working capital goals

• Collaborate with manufacturing, business, and marketing teams to align supply with demand

• Identify and resolve capacity constraints and lead crisis management efforts

• Support new product introductions and phase-outs in coordination with plant planners

• Monitor and optimize key planning parameters in JDA Master Planning

• Contribute to S&OP and other strategic planning meetings

• Location: Naperville, IL

• Work Model: Hybrid (flexible onsite days)

• Travel: Up to 10%

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position

• Relocation: Not offered

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

• 2 years of work experience in supply chain planning, finance, marketing, or a related analytical discipline

• Experience with ERP systems, advanced planning tools, or equivalent software

• Advanced technical or business degree, preferred

• Experience with TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or APICS certification

• Background in equipment manufacturing environments

• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional partnerships and communicate effectively

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results

Ecolab's Global Supply Chain division is the backbone of our operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of products and services to customers around the world. We are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

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