.Ecolab is seeking a Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain Planning team and play a vital role in driving transformation and improvements in Demand Planning and S&OP. You will have the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams in Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Finance to develop and execute an accurate demand plan to meet customer needs and drive company growth.What You Will Do: Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to incorporate current and long-term market intelligence into the demand plan at product, customer, and market levels and to develop, document, and update the assumptions supporting the demand plan.Partner with Marketing to incorporate new product introductions, product conversions, and product deactivations into the plan.Utilize exception management and root cause analysis to identify forecast deviations and issues for correction by collaborators.Monitor the demand plan performance (forecast error, accuracy, bias) by measuring actual versus planned performance at multiple planning levels. Prepare performance metrics and distribute to collaborators as feedback for continuous improvement.Develop a demand-based revenue plan by business unit for comparison against annual business plans and financial forecast updates. Challenge the sales and marketing assumptions when significant deviations occur between the demand-based revenue plan and the business plans.Deliver the unconstrained demand plan to Supply Planning in the required format.Represent Demand Planning in the S&OP process and meetings.Conduct additional analysis projects as needed.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.Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field.At least 3 years of experience in the demand planning process.Fluent in English and German.Preferred Qualifications: Advanced technical or business degree.High level proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel.Proficiency in SAP and JDA.Previous project management experience, including Lean Six Sigma and/or Green Belt certification.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Effective at building relationships and utilizing problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders.#li-euOur 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