Logistics Manager

Join ECOLAB as GBS+ Supply Chain Manager, supporting Latin America Planning and International Logistics Organizations. In this key role you will help drive regional operations strategy and commercial competitive advantage. You will deliver breakthrough service and savings by bringing these Planning and Logistics together. You will gain leadership proficiency as you scale operating models and deploy best practice that delivers commercial results.

This individual will lead a team of direct reports while also influencing across the organization to drive meaningful global improvement aligned with Planning, Logistics, Commercial, and Financial objectives. The manager will facilitate ECOLAB as a place for strong talent engagement by driving positive culture and predictable product supply.

This position requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills along with exposure to Latin America regional operations including Planning and International Logistics inclusive of customs and trade. This role requires a flexible approach and ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment with passion for process and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do:

Manage Inventory Planning, Transportation Planning, Trade Operations, and Control Tower

Implement clear workflow and expectations for direct reports with structured goals

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement outcomes

Develop and track actionable outcomes with assigned owners and deadlines

Motivate direct reports to achieve goals in a positive work environment

Receive full support from executive leaders across relevant functional areas

Influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Required Skills / Experience:

Cross Border Logistics, Customs, and Trade Exposure

Ensure supplier process rigor for successful customs clearance including shipping and license document completeness and accuracy through centralized provided technology

Transportation Planning Exposure

General understanding of flow of goods across borders and ability to lead specialist team to execute shipments

Demand & Supply Planning Exposure

Experience collaborating with demand or supply planning teams to align transport and inventory needs with forecasted demand

Understanding of how demand variability impacts logistics flows (e.g., seasonality, promotional surges, end of month

Ability to translate forecast changes into proactive logistics capacity adjustments (e.g., carrier allocation, customs clearance resources, or buffer inventory placement)

Inventory & Replenishment Planning

Understanding of safety stock positioning between regions (e.g., US distribution hubs vs. LATAM regional warehouses)

Experience working with planners to balance working capital and service levels through logistics levers (e.g., consolidation points, direct shipments)

Exposure to slow-moving or perishable goods planning would be a plus, if relevant to your product category

Scenario & Contingency Planning

Demonstrated ability to run “what-if” scenarios across the end-to-end chain, for instance, if a port closes, demand spikes, or trade regulations shift

Experience building business continuity plans and managing risk across cross-border flows (weather events, customs delays, political disruptions)

Approach: Connect Planning and Operational Logistics Functions

End-to-End Mindset

Thinks in terms of total supply chain cost and performance, not just transport KPIs

Understands upstream and downstream implications of logistics decisions e.g., how a delay in one region impacts customer service or inventory health in another

Data & Analytical Proficiency

Cross-Functional & Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Excellent communicator between planning, customer service, procurement, and logistics functions

Culturally agile and able to collaborate across US and diverse LATAM countries (language, regulatory, and business culture sensitivity)

Experience leading or facilitating S&OP or IBP meetings is a strong advantage

Strategic Problem-Solving

Uses planning insights to drive structural improvements not just firefighting

Capable of translating data into actionable, cross-functional initiatives (e.g., lead time reduction, supplier diversification, transport consolidation)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

5+ years of professional experience in business, or related field

2+ years of leadership including ability to build and lead effective teams, direct work, and drive results

Strong computer skills using products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web applications

Strong presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to influence decision makers and team-members.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

Self-motivated, results oriented performer

Proven success initiating change

Six Sigma Green Belt

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