Logistics and Supply Chain · Full-time
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Overview: Ecolab is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end Supply Chain operations across the North & West Africa (NWA) cluster. This highly business-critical role is accountable for the overall supply chain strategy and execution across multiple countries and divisions, including manufacturing operations, contract manufacturing, planning, logistics, inventory management, and customer service. As the Supply Chain leader for the cluster, this position owns the Supply Chain contribution to the S&OP process and serves as a core member of the North & West Africa Leadership Team.
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What’s in it For You: Opportunity to lead a strategically important Supply Chain organization across a high growth, multi-country region.
Exposure to regional leadership and cross-functional decision-making across Operations, Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain. Opportunity to shape and execute supply chain strategy while driving operational excellence and business growth. Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology. Thrive in a company that values sustainability and a safety-focused culture. What You Will Do: Lead end-to-end Supply Chain operations across multiple countries within the NWA cluster. Direct manufacturing operations, contract manufacturing partners, warehousing, transportation, and distribution activities. Lead the Supply Review and represent Supply Chain in the S&OP process. Lead, coach, develop, and engage a team of 30+ employees.
Drive continuous improvement, productivity, inventory optimization, and cost efficiency. Manage operational risks and business continuity plans. Contribute as a key member of the NWA Leadership Team. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related field. 15+ years of progressive Supply Chain experience. 5+ years of people leadership experience managing large teams. Proven experience managing end-to-end Supply Chain operations across multiple countries or regions. Demonstrated experience leading S&OP processes. Experience managing manufacturing operations and/or contract manufacturing networks.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field. Experience leading Supply Chain operations across Africa, the Middle East, or emerging markets. APICS, CSCP, CPIM, or Lean Six Sigma certification. A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life.
Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. For more Ecolab news and information, visit