Global Production Planner - Lean, SAP & Power BI

3M Company; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Company is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain production and procurement schedules that align with demand. The role involves coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery, optimal service levels, and controlled inventory.

You’ll leverage Factory Planner, eMes, SAP, and BI tools to analyze data and drive Lean Six Sigma improvements, while adhering to cost targets and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required and verified before start.
• Two years of experience in Supply Chain, Transportation & Logistics, Customer Service and/or Marketing preferred.
• Experience with Factory Planner, eMes, DMPT, other factory systems is a plus.
• Experience with SAP is desired.
• Advanced data analysis skills with Power BI and Excel.
• APICS CPIM certification or willingness to pursue.
• Lean Six Sigma experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand requirements to create procurement and production schedules for area of responsibility.
• Provide planning analysis to maintain operating rhythm ensuring smooth supply chain operations.
• Coordinate with internal and external suppliers and cross-functional teams to meet service, cost, and inventory targets.
• Identify and lead projects to improve supply chain speed and inventory investment; report progress to management.
• Utilize tools and processes like Emes, Peoplesoft, and Factory Planner to improve service and inventory turns.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

APICS CPIM certification (or willingness)

Lean Six Sigma experience

Tools

Factory Planner

eMes

DMPT

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

3M Company is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain production and procurement schedules that align with demand. The role involves coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery, optimal service levels, and controlled inventory.

You’ll leverage Factory Planner, eMes, SAP, and BI tools to analyze data and drive Lean Six Sigma improvements, while adhering to cost targets and continuous improvement initiatives.