Ecolab is hiring for a Regional Logistics Manager - Projects! The Regional Logistics Manager – Projects will be responsible for the execution of supply chain strategies and the integration of these strategies within their assigned region for Ecolab. This position works cross functionally to influence, lead, develop, and execute strategic supply chain initiatives that are designed to drive growth, operational efficiencies, reduce inventories and improve service. In addition, this leader will be responsible for leading cross functional teams and managing customer initiatives to identify and implement streamlined, standardized, simplified and sustainable processes across the Integrated Supply Chain. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, be driven by initiative rather than crisis, and be eager to identify, recommend and complete projects.
The individual selected for this role must be based at our San Bernardino, CA Ecolab Customer Care Center (EC3), with regular travel to Ecolab facilities in the region they support. This high visibility role will require extended travel to support projects, process improvement or changes being implemented across the network. The Logistics Manager must be able to travel at short notice and for extended periods to cover leadership absences and hot spots.
What You Will Do:
Lead cross-functional end-to-end teams for joint business planning to drive revenue/margin growth, improve service, and reduce inventories and costs.
Analyze key data points, and develop action plans to drive improvements in service and reductions in operational costs and inventory investment.
Liaise with regional Manufacturing & Logistics leadership teams in the deployment of DIFOT loss analysis / service improvements.
Directs inventory control, warehousing, transportation, logistics planning, order processing and customer service. Ensures operational compliance with standards, policies and procedures. Fosters strategies, goals and plans to better serve customers. Works with site & functional leadership on TQM plans and LMS rollouts. Provide regional support for High Score rollouts post hypercare.
Directs the development of standards, metrics, processes and practices including the application of TPM methodology, in alignment with company objectives. Develops/implements strategies, goals and plans to focus and enable area to better serve customers.
Establishes and maintains clear communication with contacts across business; fosters close relationships with key vendors/suppliers. Avoids and resolves service issues relating to logistics. Collaborates on network design/ KPI initiatives. Report site performance. Networks in industry and community; is known externally as a function matter expert.
Analyzes and reports data to identify opportunities to achieve established objectives. Advises management on logistics innovations that will improve performance and make logistics a competitive advantage. Identifies and manages redesign, capital projects and vendor changes to improve safety, cost, service, quality, performance and/or compliance. Fosters Lean Six Sigma practices; champions concepts to reports.
Meets or exceed measured standards, i.e. improves cost and service performance through Logistics activities that include aspects of inventory control/days on hand (DOH)/forecasting/deployment, service levels, warehousing, warehouse space, transportation, logistics planning, order processing, delivery execution and exception management.
Provides leadership support in the absence of a Sr Logistics Manager or Manager as required.
Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
8 years’ of related warehousing and/or supply chain experience
2 years’ experience in logistics management
3 years’ supervisory experience in an operations environment
3 years’ experience using a formal ERP Warehouse Management System
Immigration sponsorship not eligible for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced technical or business degree strongly preferred
Experience in a related industry (food/ beverage, health and hygiene products, pharmaceuticals, etc.) and managing a chemical supply chain.
Experience with export shipments, DOT 49 CFR compliance and experience in other related functional areas, including Distribution, Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Compliance, Regulatory and HR.
Experience in 6 Sigma, Lean, 5S
Acquisition integration experience
Knowledge of financial measurements of logistics
Strong computer literacy and demonstrated use of technology to improve logistics performance
Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
Tactical and strategic thinking skills
CSCP Certification
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:
$110,000-$120,000
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range is based on full-time 40 hours per week. Ecolab in good faith anticipates it will pay within the posted range. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining the compensation for a potential new employee such as education, training, experience, work location, travel (if required), etc.
Benefits
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In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.
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