Production Planning Analyst

3M•Monroe, NC

19h•$84,595 - $103,394•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Production Planner Analyst, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. The persons hired for the position of Production Planner will manage supply chain product flow to support customer requirements. Schedules procurement and manufacturing for a specified group of products. Reviews material flow parameters such as order quantity, lot size, make cycle frequency, replenishment interval, and recommends appropriate levels to support the business/customer requirements. Manages raw material and semi-finished inventory buffer quantities. Monitors and reports capacity requirements, special order and stock service levels. Continuously works to improve the planning and scheduling process. Identifies ways to improve customer service, inventory investment, and supply chain efficiency to achieve measurable results; participates in implementation. Lead cross functional projects across the business to effectively drive change in service, cost, and inventory. Develops and maintains operating rhythms to ensure smooth supply chain operations, aligning supply with demand. Identifies and leads projects that improve supply chain speed and inventory investment. Review and reports on project progress with management. Works closely with the business unit to understand customer requirements and forecasts. Works closely with manufacturing to ensure alignment to 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. Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve service, inventory turns, and non-working inventory Utilize Supply Chain parameter management tools to optimize planning parameters (safety stock, lot size, EOQ, Loop & Supermarket, lead time) Maintains relevant planning master data and supports new product introduction and phase-in phase out material business processes, and associated change management processes. Provides a high degree of planning analysis to support decision making. Publishes and presents service and inventory metrics and results. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. 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.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or higher (completed and 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
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
Proficient in Microsoft office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Experience with Manufacturing Execution and/or Planning System (e.g. SAP)
APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) CPIM certification is preferred. If not complete 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.
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).

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, replenishment interval, and recommend appropriate levels to support the business/customer requirements.
Manage raw material and semi-finished inventory buffer quantities.
Monitor and report capacity requirements, special order and stock service levels.
Continuously work to improve 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 across the business to effectively drive change in service, cost, and inventory.
Develop and maintain operating rhythms to ensure smooth supply chain operations, aligning 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 to 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.
Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve service, inventory turns, and non-working inventory.
Utilize 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 and phase-in phase out material business processes, and associated change management processes.
Provide a high degree of planning analysis to support decision making.
Publish and present service and inventory metrics and results.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.