Customer Supply Chain Specialist at Ecolab

Iași, Iași County, Romania

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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ChemicalsIndustries

Requirements

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
7+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics management and/or customer service
3+ years of experience managing relationships directly with large, strategic customers
3+ years of demonstrated experience with direct Customer/Supplier, Logistics Operations, Transportation, Product Supply and/or Customer Service
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or related field
Demonstrated strategic mindset to engage leadership both internally and externally
Demonstrated analytical capabilities – gathering, interpreting, and acting upon data
Demonstrated experience “running own show” to drive results in operational efficiencies and service improvement
Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills with internal stakeholders and external customers
Timely and effective decision maker
Project Management experience
Experience in leading LEAN/Six Sigma / TPM initiatives

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong positive relationships with Ecolab’s top customers, including the delivery of plans to optimize the total Supply Chain
Liaise with regional Manufacturing & Logistics leadership teams in the deployment of DIFOT loss analysis / service improvements
Lead regular Customer presentations and engage directly with the Customer Sales Teams on business-focused supply chain initiatives
Play leadership role in Customer’s supplier community by being an active leader in supplier collaboration initiatives, including leading teams across multiple companies and industries in order to maintain our position as valued supplier and industry leader
Lead cross-functional end-to-end teams for joint business planning to drive revenue/margin growth, improve service, and reduce inventories and costs
Develop data sharing capabilities with customers that enable visibility to inventory levels, demand forecasting, and waste
Analyze key data points, and develop action plans to drive improvements in service and reductions in operational costs and inventory investment

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Supply Chain ManagementJoint Business PlanningSupplier CollaborationDIFOT AnalysisCost to ServeContinuous ImprovementLogisticsManufacturingCustomer Relationship ManagementCross-functional TeamsSales CollaborationData SharingWaste Reduction

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the basic qualifications for the Customer Supply Chain Specialist role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics management and/or customer service, 3+ years managing relationships with large strategic customers, and 3+ years of demonstrated experience with data analysis or related areas.

Where is the Customer Supply Chain Specialist position located?

The role is located in Victoria, Brașov, Romania.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the Customer Supply Chain Specialist do on a daily basis?

The role involves developing customer relationships, leading supply chain initiatives like Joint Business Planning and data sharing, coordinating cross-functional teams, analyzing data for improvements, and liaising with manufacturing, sales, and customer teams.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates will have 7+ years in supply chain or logistics, proven experience managing large customer relationships, and skills in leading cross-functional teams and data-driven initiatives.