Production Planning Analyst

Production Planner Analyst Production Planner Analyst at 3M in Monroe, NC. Responsibilities Manage supply chain product flow to support customer requirements. Schedule procurement and manufacturing for a specified group of products. Review material flow parameters such as order quantity, lot size, make cycle frequency, and recommend appropriate levels to support the business. Manage raw material and semi‑finished inventory buffer quantities. Monitors and reports capacity requirements, special order and stock service levels and continuously improves the planning and scheduling process. Identify ways to improve customer service, inventory investment, and supply‑chain efficiency to achieve measurable results; participate in implementation. Lead cross‑functional projects to effectively drive change in service, cost, and inventory. Develop and maintain operating rhythms to ensure smooth supply‑chain operations and align supply with demand. 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 with business requirements by setting and maintaining sufficient inventory levels and lead times. Actively 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 SAP, EWM, Power BI. Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve service, inventory turns, and reduce non‑working inventory. Use supply‑chain parameter management tools to optimize planning parameters (safety stock, lot size, EOQ, Loop & Supermarket, lead time). Maintain relevant planning master data and support new product introduction, phase‑in and phase‑out material business processes and associated change‑management processes. Provide high‑degree planning analysis to support decision making. Publish and present service and inventory metrics and results. Qualifications Core Qualifications High school diploma, GED, or higher (verified prior to start). Five (5) years of experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, production, and/or customer service in a private, public, government or military environment. Additional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Experience with manufacturing execution and/or planning systems (e.g., SAP). APICS CPIM certification preferred; if not complete at hire time, the certification will be part of the employee professional development plan. Six Sigma Green Belt project experience and/or certification. Experience in Lean scheduling or Lean manufacturing. Experience with Microsoft VBA macros, SQL, MS Cloud Apps (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, Power BI). Work Location : On‑site Monroe, NC Travel : May include up to 10% domestic/international travel. Relocation Assistance : May be authorized. Legal Authorization : Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for an employment visa status (e.g., H1B). Compensation Range : $84,595 - $103,394 (includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible). Additional benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits. Further details available at All US‑based 3M full‑time employees must sign an employee agreement outlining use of confidential information, trade secrets, conflicts of interest, and post‑employment obligations for certain job grades. This position is open to all qualified individuals. 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr