Planning Analyst

Production Planning Analyst Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Production Planning Analyst , you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Planning and scheduling of production work centers, monitoring work center output to meet customer requirements and improve work center operational efficiency Strong written or oral communication with Production Planning, Lean Value Stream, and Operations Team members, along with active participation in the Tier process Working closely with the business to understand customer requirements and forecasts; working closely with the manufacturing team, value stream leadership, and Supply Planners to determine how best to prioritize and resolve supply constraints and balance service, inventory, and cost to meet business targets Parameter Management: optimizing and maintaining production lot sizes, production cycles and safety stocks to deliver the desired balance between inventory and service Managing capacity including identifying, resolving, and escalating production constraints; managing assigned working and non‑working inventories to maintain compliance and achieve inventory investment targets Executing the production planning standard work utilizing supply chain tools, IT systems, and processes; providing a high degree of planning analysis to support data‑driven decision making Identifying, leading, and participating in Continuous Improvement projects that improve customer service, inventory investment, flow, and supply chain efficiency Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain, Operations Management, and/or Business Analytics from an accredited institution ASCM (APICS) CPIM certification is preferred. If not completed at the time this position is assumed, the certification will become part of the employee professional development plan as agreed between management and the employee. Two (2) years combined experience in supply chain, planning, logistics, and/or manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment. Experience with SAP ERP Software 3M systems experience (Factory Planner, PMCS/IMES, Peoplesoft) Experience in Production Planning Knowledge of Supply Planning (SP), Demand Planning (DP), and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes Strong data mining, data analysis, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills Advanced Microsoft Suite experience Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and self‑motivation skills Experience working on cross‑functional teams. Experience utilizing Lean and Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement methodologies. Work location Cottage Grove, MN. Travel May include up to 5% domestic/international. Relocation Assistance May be authorized. Legal Employment Eligibility Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Export Control Compliance Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws. The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. Well‑being Support 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Compensation Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $84,595 - $103,394, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. 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.). Additional information is available at: Employee Agreement and Policies All US-based 3M full‑time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Security and Compliance Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures, and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement. 3M 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr