Global Planning Lead

3M; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Global Planning Lead to drive mid- to long-term strategic capacity planning across global value streams. The role partners with Business Supply Chain leaders to monitor capacity and guide NPI, PIPO, and SOS change projects for flawless planning execution.

You will lead cross-functional activities within the Plan, Make, Source, and Deliver pillars to improve service, reduce costs, and enhance cash flow, while participating in the S&OP process and managing end-to-end planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field; certification preferred.
• Five+ years of experience in Logistics and/or Supply Chain; diverse environments.
• Experience managing international teams; cross-functional collaboration.
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and their financial impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support long-term strategic capacity planning with business leaders.
• Oversee complex NPI, Portfolio, PIPO, and SOS planning projects to ensure execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Plan, Make, Source, Deliver pillars to drive service, cost, and cash improvements.
• Participate in S&OP rhythm and lead complex value streams as needed.
• Guide level loading plans with constraints across supply, production, and materials planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

End-to-end supply chain

Capacity planning

NPI/PIPO planning

International team leadership

Supply chain optimization

Financial impact awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

APICS certification

Green Belt/Black Belt certification

Job description

Global Planning Lead

Collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

• Lead and support mid‑to‑long term strategic capacity planning for responsible value streams, partnering with Business Supply Chain leaders to actively monitor capacity of key value streams globally.
• Lead and support complex NPI, Portfolio, PIPO, and SOS change projects to ensure flawless planning execution.
• Lead and support cross‑functional activities tied to the Plan, Make, Source, and Deliver pillars within the enterprise supply chain organization to deliver on service, cost, and cash initiatives enabling efficient sales growth.
• Participate in the S&OP process rhythm and lead where needed for more complex value streams.
• Lead and support the level loading plans needed by supply, production, and material planning teams where constraints exist throughout the end‑to‑end value stream.
• Lead and support the end‑to‑end planning requirements for key value streams, as assigned.
• Be responsible for planning process ownership and subject‑matter expertise as assigned.

Your Skills and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Five combined years of experience in Logistics and/or Supply Chain in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Experience in managing international teams.
• Experience designing and implementing step changes in extended value stream performance.
• Experience across multiple supply chain roles (demand, supply, production materials, distribution/transportation planning).
• Understanding of advanced supply chain concepts and their financial impact (inventory turns, cash flow, working capital).
• Strong working knowledge of end‑to‑end supply chain processes, including NPI, PIPO, capacity planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and service.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Advanced analytical skills for complex optimization techniques.
• Project Management experience.
• APICS certification (additional qualification).
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Business Administration (additional qualification).

Location and Working Model

This role follows an on‑site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel may include up to 10% domestic or international travel.

Relocation assistance not authorized.

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for an employment visa status.

Supporting Your Well‑Being

3M offers programs to support your physical, financial, and overall well‑being, ensuring competitive pay and benefits that are benchmarked against comparable companies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.