DEMAND PLANNER TEAM LEAD

Ecolab is seeking a highly motivated Demand Planner Team Lead to join our Supply Chain Planning team and play a key role in driving transformation and improvements in Demand Planning and S&OP.
You will work with cross-functional teams in Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing and Finance to develop and execute accurate demand plans that support customer needs and business growth.
In this role, you will also lead a team of demand planners, ensuring efficient collaboration, alignment of priorities, and continuous development of team members.
This role is ideal for a strategic and analytical professional who can lead with clarity, drive continuous improvement, and align demand planning with broader business objectives.
What’s in it For You.
Opportunity for a long-term career path that allows for exposure into all areas of Ecolab’s supply chain Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology 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.
Lead the monthly product demand forecast cycle, validating inputs and refining statistical forecasts using the existing forecasting system.
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to integrate short- and long-term market intelligence into the demand plan and maintain clear assumptions.
Ensure timely inclusion of new product launches, conversions and deactivations into the forecast.
Identify and resolve forecast deviations through exception management and root cause analysis.
Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify trends, forecast demand, and address supply challenges Promote a culture of continuous improvement through a loss elimination mindset and proactive process enhancement Monitor forecast performance (accuracy, error, bias) and share KPIs with stakeholders to drive improvements.
Build a demand-based revenue plan by business unit and compare it against financial targets, challenging assumptions when needed.
Represent Demand Planning in S&OP meetings and cross-functional discussions.
Manage and coordinate a team of demand planners, setting priorities, assigning responsibilities and ensuring timely delivery of planning outputs.
Drive engagement and influence stakeholders through strong interpersonal and negotiation skills Provide ongoing feedback and coaching, support individual development plans, and lead regular one-to-one and team meetings.
Encourage best practice sharing, standardization of processes, and promote a collaborative team environment.
Ideal Candidate Profile.
Strong analytical thinker with a passion for problem-solving Excellent verbal and written communication skills Customer-centric with a deep understanding of business impact Proven ability to lead change, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve processes Persuasive, engaging, and capable of aligning diverse teams Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work Minimum Qualifications.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Data Science or related field of study 5 years of work experience as a Demand Planner Statistician, product marketing and/or a related field.
Proficiency in statistical software (e.
., R, SAS, Python) and advanced Excel skills; experience with demand planning tools such as Kinaxis is highly desirable Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with different audiences Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders Ability to navigate complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics A track record of successfully delivering to Key Performance Indicators and business objectives Experience with cross-functional collaboration and communication skills Demonstrated ability for using a strategic mindset 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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