Supply Chain Manager North and West Africa

Job description

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.

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. Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment.

We will 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. Ecolab 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, or disability.