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Global Planning and Logistics Director

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Saint Paul, MNFull-time$187–280K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$187–280K/yr
Location
Saint Paul, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Global Planning and Logistics Senior Director will lead global supply chain planning and logistics strategy for Bioprocessing and Purification Technologies. The role oversees S&OP and integrated business planning, global inventory, international logistics, digital transformation, analytics, and risk management. It also ensures logistics activities meet safety and hazardous-material regulations while balancing cost, customer service, and delivery requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

S&OPIntegrated Business PlanningGlobal Inventory PlanningDemand and Supply ModelingGlobal LogisticsProvider Relationship ManagementInternational Trade ComplianceTransportation Cost OptimizationERPTMSAI ForecastingSupply Chain AnalyticsContingency PlanningRisk AssessmentHSE ComplianceHazardous Materials RegulationsPeople LeadershipChemical Supply ChainResin Supply ChainsSpecialty Chemical Supply ChainsSAPLogistics AutomationTPMSix Sigma

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree10+ Years Logistics and Planning ExperienceSix Sigma Black Belt Experience

Full job description

Job Duties

Job Summary:

AsBioprocessingand Purification Technologies (BPT)Global Planning and LogisticsSeniorDirector, you will spearhead end to end global supply chain planning andlogisticsstrategy, ensuring seamlesssynchronizationbetween production,inventoryand internationaldistribution

What You Will Do:

Global Strategic Planning (S&OP/IBP)

Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning which is highlyglobaldriven

Optimizeglobal 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.

Logistics& Distribution Excellence

Oversee a complex globallogisticsnetwork, 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.

Digital Transformation & Analytics

Champion the adoption of advanced supply chain technologies (e.g., ERP enhancements, TMS, and AI-driven forecasting tools).

Establish andmonitorGlobal KPIs such as Perfect Order Fulfillment, Freight as a % of Sales, and Inventory Turnover.

Risk Management & Compliance

Mitigate global supply chain disruptions through robust contingency planning and real-time risk assessment.

Ensure alllogisticsactivities adhere to strict HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards and hazardous material regulations (IMDG, ADR, IATA)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

10+years of Logisticsand Planning experience

Strong people leadership experience

Background in chemistry or chemical supply chain

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in resin or specialty chemical supply chains strongly preferred

SAP Experience

Expertisein Logistics automation solutions a benefit

TPM and/or Six Sigma black belt experience

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $186,600.00 - $280,000.00. 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.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Click here to see our benefits.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

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.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

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 (AA).

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’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

10 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$186,600.00 - $280,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55107

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R00293003

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 542 open Supply Chain Planning jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$187–280K/yr
  • US median$102–210K/yr417 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $233K, is 50% above the US median midpoint ($156K) — in the top quarter of Supply Chain Planning salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 15 open Supply Chain Planning jobs in Minnesota and 542 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Supply Chain Planning postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 479 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 287 of the 542 open Supply Chain Planning jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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