Global Planning and Logistics Director

Job Summary

As Bioprocessing and Purification Technologies (BPT) Global Planning and Logistics Senior Director, you will spearhead end to end global supply chain planning and logistics strategy, ensuring seamless synchronization between production, inventory and international distribution.

• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning which is highly global driven
• Optimize global inventory levels to balance working capital targets with high customer service level requirements.
• Develop long-term demand and supply models that account for market volatility and chemical industry-specific lead times.

• Oversee a complex global logistics network, including ocean freight, bulk liquid transport, rail, and specialized chemical warehousing.
• Manage relationships with 3PL/4PL providers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure compliance with international trade regulations (Incoterms, REACH, etc.).
• Drive cost-optimization initiatives within the transportation network without compromising safety or delivery timelines.

• Champion the adoption of advanced supply chain technologies (e.g., ERP enhancements, TMS, and AI-driven forecasting tools).
• Establish and monitor Global KPIs such as Perfect Order Fulfillment, Freight as a % of Sales, and Inventory Turnover.

• Mitigate global supply chain disruptions through robust contingency planning and real-time risk assessment.
• Ensure all logistics activities adhere to strict HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards and hazardous material regulations (IMDG, ADR, IATA).

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10+ years of Logistics and Planning experience
• Strong people leadership experience
• Background in chemistry or chemical supply chain

• Experience in resin or specialty chemical supply chains strongly preferred
• SAP Experience
• Expertise in Logistics automation solutions a benefit
• TPM and/or Six Sigma black belt experience

The base salary range for this position is $ - $. This position is eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentives based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Visit our benefits page for details.

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and 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, we 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, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles's Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the New York City Fair Chance Act.