About ECOLAB

Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. Every day, we help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier – protecting people and vital resources.    A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. Around the world, customers in foodservice, food processing, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and oil and gas markets choose Ecolab products and services to keep their environment clean and safe, operate efficiently and achieve sustainability goals.

About the Role

Reporting to the Sales and Operations Planning Manager, in this position you will partner with senior sales and marketing leaders across Ecolab, working closely with them to develop accurate demand-based sales forecasts. You will be an expert at using statistical forecasting software, fine tuning using your commercial acumen and adding intelligence to the forecast through your business partnering skills. The forecasts that you develop will integrate with the Supply Plan and Business Unit/ Divisional plans.  

Your Responsibilities:

Using demand-modelling techniques, statistical analysis and liaison with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance to develop sales forecastsDevelop aggregate demand forecasts and supporting assumptions on a monthly basis for use in the Demand Review and Sales & Operations Planning MeetingsEstablish, maintain, and utilize forecasting tools and processes for developing the demand planManage key KPIs to measure the accuracy/bias in demand forecasts to drive improvementBe the day-to day point of contact for supply planning, including the master production scheduler, to manage change and balance supply/demand to achieve optimal balance of customer service levels and supply chain efficiencyDrive the Sales & Operations Planning process for assigned Business UnitsProduct Life Cycle Management based on Business Strategies

By nature, you will:

Have excellent interpersonal and presentation skillsA curious attitudeForecasting, sales, marketing or finance backgroundExposure or understanding of supply chain functionsCan see the 'big picture' while paying attention to detailConfidence to run meetings with sales and marketing teams to understand their sales forecasts, whilst bringing in your analytical skillsAbility to work well within a team and collaborate across different divisionsBe driven by continuous improvementAdvanced Excel spreadsheet skillsBe comfortable and skilled at learning new ERP systems

How To apply

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The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by Ecolab or by their external third-party provider.

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Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. Every day, we help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier – protecting people and vital resources.

If you would like to find out more about us, please find out more at https://en-au.ecolab.com/

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to 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 because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.