Job Description Ecolab is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for Italy, Switzerland, and Greece to join our Supply Chain team. Reporting to a Supply Chain Director, with guidance from the EU Planning and Logistics leadership team, you will manage End to End Supply Chain within your region, helping Ecolab deliver a great customer experience.
Your expertise in customer service, demand planning, logistics, and warehousing will assist the team in developing cost-effective solutions while ensuring a great customer experience. We seek a strong leader who can perform effectively in a complex matrix organization, with a high sense of ownership and accountability.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of our Supply Chain organization and will have the responsibility to modify, enhance, and deliver excellence in Order to Cash day-to-day operations. Proficiency in managing various Supply Chain areas, such as demand planning, logistics, supply planning, and customer service is expected.
You will play an instrumental role in:
Replenishment and inventory forecasting Shortages resolution Distribution planning Delivery execution Exception management Drop shipments Additionally, leading and developing your team and talent will be vital.
We are looking for a leader who is a great partner to the business – divisional sales, R&D, and marketing – and who is passionate about fulfilling customer expectations. A proven track record in planning, logistics, and customer service mastery is essential.
What's in it For You: Become a highly visible leader of one of the great teams within Ecolab Be part of the Italian Management Team Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology Competitive compensation package and benefits Career plan for professional growth 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 What You Will Do: Be an integral part of our Supply Chain Organization to improve customer experience Develop and deploy efficient and effective Supply Chain solutions to protect customer service and costs Closely collaborate with internal stakeholders, especially with our Divisions in Italy, Switzerland, and Greece Develop close relationships with Ecolab's 3PLs, ensuring expected performance in line with contract terms Present Supply Chain voice in the Italian Management Team, providing guidance and execution of agreed Supply Chain solutions Manage quality, service, and cost metrics; monitor and report set KPIs while implementing specific plans for improvement Qualifications and Experience Required: Engineering or Business Administration degree; Masters in Supply Chain is a bonus Experience in similar role required: >3 years (previous work experience in customer service, planning, logistics, operations, or a related field is a must) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Operational SAP knowledge Project management qualification is a bonus; project management experience is a must Exposure to TPM and/or Lean Manufacturing principles Demonstration of financial acumen (course completion or through experience) Competences and Skills Required: Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) Great presentation skills Strong collaborator and influencer Ability to exercise independent judgment, think critically, and work well in cross-functional teams Excellent decision-making skills Track record of exceptional leadership and team development For this role, you will need to be a holder of a permit to live and work in Europe.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Ecolab is committed to the fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer, and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance.
In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.
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