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 of supporting the design and execution of the roadmap towards Supply Chain Excellence, aligned with company’s vision. The Operational Excellence Planner must be agile, innovative, 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 chainAccess to best-in-class resources, tools, and technologyThrive 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 visionProvide Planning expertise to design, test, implement and scale improvement projects to optimize end to end Supply ChainReinforce project management standards, methodologies, and tools to ensure consistency and efficiency across projectsTrack and report key performance indicators (KPIs), scope, timelines and metrics to measure PMO performance and project successSupport on Continuous Improvement projects and lead initiatives to bring to fruition

Process Optimization

Provide adhoc support to Planning team on transversal strategic projectDrive lean culture, standardize best practices and processes and facilitate activities to enhance continuous improvement and innovationIdentify process bottlenecks and constraints and provides improvement initiatives

Collaboration and stakeholder management

Support on 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 studyAt least 3 years’ experience, preferred in CPG, FMCG Supply Chain improvement or consultingHigh level of experience in Supply Planning, processes, planning tools (SAP ECC, APO)Analytical abilities, capable of manipulating data and quickly interpret results, communicating recommendationsGood 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 issuesAbility to provide innovative thinking to cross-functional teamsExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsDemonstrated experience in implementing change of new process and/or toolStrong desire to challenge and improve status-quoAbility to work in an international matrixed environmentProject management skillsManage multiple priorities simultaneously while driving projects to completionFluency 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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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.