Demand Planner

At Ecolab, we're looking for a motivated and curious Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in forecasting, supply chain planning, stakeholder management and commercial decision-making within a global market leader.

Whether you've recently completed a degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline, this role will provide the perfect foundation to build a long-term career in planning, operations or supply chain management.

Why Join Ecolab?

At Ecolab, we help customers make the world cleaner, safer and healthier. As a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions, we offer graduates the opportunity to work on meaningful challenges while learning from experienced professionals.

What makes this role special?

Genuine graduate-level entry into Demand PlanningExtensive training and development from experienced plannersOpportunity to develop skills in enterprise planning systemsBuild expertise in one of the most in-demand disciplines within supply chainFixed-term employee benefits and leave entitlementsJoin a globally recognised organisation with strong career pathways

In this role, you'll become a trusted business partner who helps guide supply chain decisions that impact customers, production planning and business performance.

About The Role

As a Demand Planner, you'll be responsible for analysing product demand, identifying trends and partnering with sales teams to develop accurate forecasts.

You'll take historical sales data, system-generated forecasts and commercial insights and transform them into business recommendations that influence operational and strategic decisions across Ecolab.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse sales and demand trends using ExcelBuild and maintain forecasting models and planning filesIdentify growth opportunities, demand variability and business risksPartner with sales teams to understand upcoming opportunities and market changesChallenge assumptions and ask insightful questions to improve forecast accuracyUpdate and maintain forecasts within planning systemsSupport monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processesPresent forecast changes and business insights to stakeholdersCollaborate with supply chain, commercial and leadership teams to support business planning activities

What We're Looking For

We're specifically seeking someone who is eager to learn, confident working with data and excited by solving complex business challenges. Our successful candidate will likely have the following:

Advanced Excel capabilityExperience using Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, HLOOKUPs and other core Excel functionsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and relationship-building abilitiesAbility to work confidently with a variety of stakeholdersCuriosity and willingness to ask questionsHigh attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Who Will Thrive Here?

You'll Succeed If You

Love working with data and ExcelEnjoy turning information into actionable insightsHave the confidence to engage with stakeholders and ask questionsWant exposure to both analytical and commercial aspects of a businessAre seeking a genuine career pathway into Supply Chain, Planning or OperationsEmbrace learning and continuous improvement

Apply Now

If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to develop your analytical skills, gain exposure to senior business leaders and kick-start your career with a global organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Ecolab and help shape smarter business decisions through the power of data.

Apply today.

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.