VP Supply Chain Strategic Planning

Job Summary: The Vice President of Supply Chain Strategic Planning is a key member of the North America Supply Chain Leadership Team responsible for developing and executing long-term strategic initiatives that drive service inventory optimization operational excellence cost efficiency and resilience across Ecolabs North America supply chain. This role leads cross-functional planning efforts aligns supply chain strategy with business goals and ensures readiness for future growth and transformation.

What You Will Do:

Supply Planning

• Oversee supply planning processes to ensure optimal inventory levels production scheduling and capacity utilization.

• Collaborate with manufacturing warehouse and transportation teams to balance supply constraints with service level goals.

• Implement tools and processes to improve supply visibility and responsiveness.

Demand Planning

• Lead demand planning efforts to ensure accurate forecasting and alignment with commercial strategies.

• Partner with sales marketing and finance to integrate market intelligence new product launches inventory builds and promotional impacts into forecasts.

• Monitor forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement through analytics and stakeholder engagement.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Lead the development of multi-year supply chain strategies including footprint optimization capacity planning and network design.

• Align regional plans with global supply chain objectives and corporate growth targets.

• Drive scenario planning and risk modeling to ensure agility and resilience.

• Sourcing Optimization

• Work closely with the PMO team manufacturing and procurement to identify and execute sourcing strategies that reduce costs improve reliability and mitigate risk.

• Support supplier segmentation dual sourcing and localization initiatives.

Integrated Business Planning

• Oversee S&OP and demand planning processes to ensure alignment between commercial forecasts and supply capabilities.

• Partner with finance commercial and operations teams to build consensus on volume inventory and service.

• Transformation & Innovation

• Champion digital transformation initiatives including AI-driven forecasting advanced analytics and automation.

• Identify and implement best-in-class practices for planning inventory optimization and supply chain visibility.

• Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead a team of planning experts across North America.

• Collaborate with manufacturing logistics procurement and commercial leaders to ensure cohesive execution.

• Represent Ecolab in external forums and benchmarking efforts.

• Performance Management

• Define and monitor KPIs for strategic planning effectiveness including forecast accuracy inventory and service levels.

• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and structured problem-solving.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 15 years of progressive experience in supply chain leadership with at least 5 years in strategic planning roles.

• Proven success in leading transformation initiatives and cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical and financial acumen.

• Expertise in supply chain planning systems (e.g. SAP Kinaxis).

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to influence at all levels including executive leadership and board.

Preferred Certifications:

• APICS CPIM or CSCP

• Six Sigma or Lean Certification

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