Production Planning Analyst

3M

382d • $82,370 - $100,675

About The Position

The Production Planning Analyst at 3M is responsible for planning production schedules to meet customer requirements while maximizing operational efficiency. This role involves utilizing data-driven tools for production scheduling, managing supplier communications, and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective supply chain operations. The analyst will also oversee performance metrics and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance service and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Two years of combined experience in production planning, supply chain, logistics, and/or manufacturing.
• Experience in Production Planning.
• Professional certifications including ASCM (APICS) CPIM or CSCP.
• Knowledge of Supply Planning (SP), Demand Planning (DP), and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
• Experience with 3M systems (Factory Planner, PMCS, Peoplesoft, SAP).
• Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills.
• Strong data mining, data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and self-motivation skills.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams.
• Experience utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Plan production schedules for assigned work centers to meet customer requirements and maximize operational efficiency.
• Utilize JDA Factory Planner (MRP) for data-driven production scheduling, capacity management, and procurement decisions.
• Procure materials and communicate with suppliers regarding future requirements to ensure production plans are met.
• Exhibit strong communication skills to collaborate with Operations, Business Supply Chain, Quality, Supply Planning, and Demand Planning teams.
• Partner with business teams to understand customer requirements and forecasts, and resolve supply constraints.
• Own planning-related performance metrics including On-Time, In-Full shipments (OTIF), backlog, and production plan attainment.
• Manage assigned working and non-working inventories to maintain compliance and achieve inventory investment targets.
• Execute production planning standard work with supply chain tools, IT systems, and processes.
• Manage parameters including optimizing production lot sizes, production cycles, and safety stocks.
• Identify, lead, and participate in Continuous Improvement projects to enhance customer service and supply chain efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree