Material Planner Analyst

About the role

The Material Planner Analyst position offers an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. You will collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world and make an impact by leading cross-functional projects to drive service, cost, and inventory improvements.

Responsibilities

• Tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.
• Lead cross-functional projects to effectively drive change in service, cost, and inventory.
• Maintain operating rhythms to ensure smooth supply chain operations, aligning supply with demand.
• Develop and maintain planning analysis to support decision-making.
• Publish and present service and inventory metrics and results.
• Identify and lead projects that improve supply chain speed and inventory investment.
• Review and report on project progress with management.
• Work closely with the business unit to understand customer requirements and forecasts.
• Work closely with manufacturing to ensure alignment to business requirements by setting and maintaining sufficient inventory levels and lead times.
• Manage the Sales and Operation Planning process.
• Manage working and non-working inventories in assigned businesses to maintain compliance and achieve inventory investment targets.
• Utilize Supply Chain tools and processes such as PMCS, Peoplesoft, and Factory Planner.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve service, inventory turns, and non-working inventory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and two (2) years of combined experience in procurement or planning in a private, public, government or military environment.
• OR High School diploma, GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and eight (8) years of combined experience in procurement or planning in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Additional qualifications that could help you succeed include critical thinking, a sense of urgency, multi-tasking abilities, customer service both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Travel

May include up to 10% domestic travel.

Relocation

May be authorized.

Pay & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $84,595 - $103,394, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).

Equal Opportunity Employer

3M is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.