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 be part of the team managing End-to-End Supply Chain within your region to help Ecolab deliver a great customer experience. Your expertise in customer service, demand planning, logistics, and warehousing space will help the team work out cost-effective solutions and ensure a great customer experience. We are looking for 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 further modify, enhance, and deliver excellence in Order-to-Cash day-to-day operations. The expectation is that you will be proficient in managing various Supply Chain areas such as demand planning, logistics, supply planning, and customer service. You will play an instrumental role in replenishment and inventory forecasting, shortages resolution, distribution planning, delivery execution, exception management, drop shipments, etc., leading and developing your team and talent. We are looking for a leader who will be a great partner to the business – divisional sales, R&D, and marketing while being passionate about delivering upon customer expectations. We are looking for an individual who has a proven track record in achieving mastery in planning, logistics, and customer service. What's in it For You: - You will become a highly visible leader of one of the great teams within Ecolab. - Being 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 our 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, holding the partners accountable for delivering great service at agreed cost while complying with all safety and regulatory requirements. Qualifications and Experience Required: - Engineering or Business Administration degree, Masters in Supply Chain would be a bonus. - Experience in a similar role required >3 years (Previous work experience in customer service, planning, logistics, operations, or a related field is a must). - Microsoft Office Suite proficiency. - 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
