Global Production Planner | Inventory & Scheduling Impact

3M Company; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Menomonie, WI is seeking a Production Planning Analyst to plan and schedule production work centers, coordinate material flow, and optimize inventories. You will collaborate across planning, Lean, and operations to meet customer targets and balance service with cost.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of planning or manufacturing experience, plus strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills. On-site with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Two years of planning/inventory or supply chain experience in various environments or two years in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and strong communication is expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production work centers and monitor output to meet customer requirements.
• Procuring material and communicating future requirements to suppliers.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Lean, and Operations teams to prioritize and resolve constraints.
• Manage inventories, capacity, and safety stocks to balance service, inventory, and cost.
• Execute production planning standards using SC tools and IT systems.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance service and efficiency.

Skills

Two years experience in planning/suply

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

ERP/MRP experience

Factory Planner

Job description

3M in Menomonie, WI is seeking a Production Planning Analyst to plan and schedule production work centers, coordinate material flow, and optimize inventories. You will collaborate across planning, Lean, and operations to meet customer targets and balance service with cost.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of planning or manufacturing experience, plus strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills. On-site with potential travel.