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 an Operational Excellence Planner to join our team in Barcelona. The Operational Excellence Planner is responsible for supporting the design and execution of the roadmap towards Supply Chain Excellence, aligned with the company's vision. The Operational Excellence Planner must be agile, innovative, and propose solutions to enable people and processes to work more efficiently (easier, faster, better). The role will directly influence the company's ability to improve overall operations efficiencies to achieve supply chain and overall business performance goals.
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
The main responsibilities include:
Project Management Office (PMO) Support the implementation of the PMO strategy, aligning with the organization's goals and vision
Provide Planning expertise to design, test, implement and scale improvement projects to optimize end to end Supply Chain
Reinforce project management standards, methodologies, and tools to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects
Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), scope, timelines and metrics to measure PMO performance and project success
Support on Continuous Improvement projects and lead initiatives to bring to fruition
Process Optimization Provide adhoc support to Planning team on transversal strategic project
Drive lean culture, standardize best practices and processes and facilitate activities to enhance continuous improvement and innovation
Identify process bottlenecks and constraints and provide improvement initiatives
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management Support communication to the wider business and inspire the adoption of changes into business processes and systems
The ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field of study
At least 3 years' experience, preferred in CPG, FMCG Supply Chain improvement or consulting
High level of experience in Supply Planning, processes, planning tools (SAP ECC, APO)
Analytical abilities, capable of manipulating data and quickly interpret results, communicating recommendations
Good problem-solving skills, able to identify and structure issues, run accurate analyses and synthesize recommendations. Problem solving abilities combined with creativity suitable for handling highly complex issues
Ability to provide innovative thinking to cross-functional teams
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated experience in implementing change of new process and/or tool
Strong desire to challenge and improve status-quo
Ability to work in an international matrixed environment
Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while driving projects to completion
Fluency in written and spoken English
Ecolab's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what's right. Disability certificate will be an asset.
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