
Global Planning and Logistics Director
Saint Paul, MNFull-time$187–280K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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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.
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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
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Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
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Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
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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
- Oracle142 open
- Accenture29 open
- Northrop Grumman28 open
- 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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