Senior Demand Planning Manager

3M Companies•Maplewood, MN

29d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Demand Planning Manager, 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: Revenue & Coverage: $4B+ direct (US & Canada) and $8B indirect, supporting all Transportation & Electric Business Group divisions. Scale & Team: 100K+ SKUs, 10K+ customers, and 20+ reports (10+ direct in USAC, 10+ indirect globally). Capability Building: Strengthen team engagement, growth, succession planning, training, and optimize structure; implement world-class demand planning processes aligned with 3M practices and compliance culture. Systems & Tracking: Enhance APS and planning tools for better design and utilization; maintain scorecards and bias management to ensure reliable, responsive supply chain execution. Leadership & Planning: Lead daily team operations and manage all demand planning cycles (annual to daily), including key activities like data cleansing, statistical and consensus forecasts, financial reconciliation, and executive demand view. Strategy & Collaboration: Core member of TEBG Planning Leadership; engage cross-functionally; set 3-year vision and annual glidepath; present planning strategies to senior management and key stakeholders. Performance Metrics: Team engagement & attrition, talent pipeline, capability score (Org/Process/Tools), forecast bias & accuracy, OTIF, inventory, slow-moving stock, and cost.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Eight (8) years of experience working in supply chain operations in a private, public, government or military environment
Five (5) years of leadership experience with a proven track record of achieving business objectives in a highly complex, pull-based supply chain environment in a private, public, government or military environment
One (1) year of combined experience in SAP and at least one APS system (e.g., Kinaxis, o9, Blue Yonder, IBP).

Nice To Haves

Proven Leadership & Strategic Thinking - Skilled at guiding teams, managing processes, and driving results with resilience.
Supply Chain Expertise - Deep understanding of end-to-end operations (procurement, logistics, manufacturing) and ability to make smart, balanced decisions.
Financial & Analytical Strength - Strong grasp of costing flows, P&L, and data-driven decision-making.
Industry Know-How - Experience in FMCG, chemicals, food & beverage, or similar sectors, supported by advanced certifications (CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Black Belt).
Tech & Communication Skills - ERP/APS implementation experience and ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
Education & Business Acumen - MBA or master's degree, plus strategic thinking and negotiation skills to influence and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

Revenue & Coverage: $4B+ direct (US & Canada) and $8B indirect, supporting all Transportation & Electric Business Group divisions.
Scale & Team: 100K+ SKUs, 10K+ customers, and 20+ reports (10+ direct in USAC, 10+ indirect globally).
Capability Building: Strengthen team engagement, growth, succession planning, training, and optimize structure; implement world-class demand planning processes aligned with 3M practices and compliance culture.
Systems & Tracking: Enhance APS and planning tools for better design and utilization; maintain scorecards and bias management to ensure reliable, responsive supply chain execution.
Leadership & Planning: Lead daily team operations and manage all demand planning cycles (annual to daily), including key activities like data cleansing, statistical and consensus forecasts, financial reconciliation, and executive demand view.
Strategy & Collaboration: Core member of TEBG Planning Leadership; engage cross-functionally; set 3-year vision and annual glidepath; present planning strategies to senior management and key stakeholders.
Performance Metrics: Team engagement & attrition, talent pipeline, capability score (Org/Process/Tools), forecast bias & accuracy, OTIF, inventory, slow-moving stock, and cost.

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