Production Planner

3M•Red Wing, MN

8d•$84,595 - $103,394•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner creates production and purchasing schedules for an assigned area to meet service targets. The role uses supply chain tools and processes to make data-driven decisions that improve service, cost, and inventory; analyzes capacity and provides analysis to support decision-making; and publishes and presents relevant metrics and results. The planner works with the business to understand customers and forecasts, and with Operations to align with business requirements by setting and maintaining target inventory and lead times. The role also leads cross-functional improvement projects and actively manages working and non-working inventory in assigned businesses to maintain compliance and achieve targets. This is an on-site position in Red Wing, Minnesota. Travel may include up to 5% domestic or international travel. Relocation assistance is not authorized. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution, completed and verified before starting.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in Supply Chain or Operations Management from an accredited institution.
Two years of combined experience in supply chain, planning, logistics, and/or manufacturing in a private, public, government, or military environment.
ASCM (APICS) certification.
Experience with SAP.
Experience with QAD.
Advanced Microsoft Suite experience, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

Create production and purchasing schedules for the assigned area to meet service targets.
Use supply chain tools and processes to make data-driven decisions that improve service, cost, and inventory.
Identify and lead cross-functional projects to drive improvements in service, cost, and inventory.
Provide analysis to support decision-making.
Publish and present relevant metrics and results, such as aged backlog, OTIF, and NWI.
Analyze capacity to determine alignment with requirements.
Work with the business to understand customers and forecasts.
Work with Operations to align with business requirements by setting and maintaining target inventory and lead times.
Manage working and non-working inventories in assigned businesses to maintain compliance and achieve targets.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.