Supply Chain Analyst

3M•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Analyst supports effective scheduling, inventory management, order planning and processing, SKU data management, backorder prevention, and supplier communication to deliver strong service and customer satisfaction. The role manages working and non-working inventory for assigned businesses, aiming to meet compliance requirements and inventory investment targets. It publishes and presents service and inventory metrics, results, and gap analyses, and monitors and reports capacity requirements. The analyst evaluates material-flow parameters—including lot size, making-cycle frequency, replenishment interval, min/max levels, and safety stock—and manages supply chain SKU data. The position uses supply chain tools and processes such as SAP and applies Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve supply chain speed. It also leads and implements cross-functional continuous-improvement projects. The position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and may include up to 5% domestic travel. Relocation assistance may be authorized. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment-visa sponsorship. Responsibilities may involve direct or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to U.S. export-control laws. The role is expected to comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards and contribute to 3M’s Environmental Health and Safety culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain, Operations Management, and/or Business Administration, completed and verified before starting; or a bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified before starting, plus at least three years of experience in Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service, and/or SAP in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
Provide education and work history in the application, either by uploading a resume or entering the information in the application fields.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Production Planning within a manufacturing plant.
APICS (The Association for Operations Management) certification or willingness to obtain it.
Experience leading continuous-improvement projects.
Experience with SAP ERP software.
Excellent written and oral communication and good presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others and work effectively in a team environment.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong data-mining, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Deliver service and customer satisfaction through effective scheduling, inventory management, order planning and processing, SKU data management, backorder prevention, and supplier communication.
Analyze and manage working and non-working inventories for assigned businesses to maintain compliance and meet inventory investment targets.
Publish and present service and inventory metrics, results, and gap analyses.
Monitor and report capacity requirements.
Analyze material-flow parameters, including lot size, making-cycle frequency, replenishment interval, min/max levels, and safety stock.
Manage supply chain SKU data.
Use supply chain tools and processes, including SAP.
Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify and improve supply chain speed.
Lead and implement cross-functional continuous-improvement projects.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Support a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.