Production & Materials Planning Manager

Solventum; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Solventum is seeking a Production & Materials Planning Manager in Irvine, CA to lead the supply chain planning and execution. You will align manufacturing strategies with company goals and drive improvements in backorders, lead times, OTIF, and inventory levels.

You will collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and other teams, leveraging SAP, Power BI and ERP systems to deliver accurate plans and proactive problem solving. The role is on-site with relocation support possibly available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or engineering.
• APICS certification is a plus; SAP, Power BI and Excel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supply Chain weekly reviews with updates on output, forecast, schedules and constraints.
• Maintain relationships with critical suppliers to ensure high service levels.
• Provide direction on manufacturing strategies aligned with supply chain goals.
• Improve metrics such as backorders, lead time, OTIF and inventory.
• Develop and communicate supply plans through ERP and cross‑functional updates.

Skills

APICS Certification

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Strong analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited university

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

## Production & Materials Planning ManagerApply: On-site: US, California, Irvine: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R01134062At Solventum, we improve lives by helping healthcare professionals do their best work. Join a team using innovation and insight to make a real impact on the future of healthcare. All roles listed are with Solventum, and we’re committed to protecting your personal information—learn more in our Privacy Policy: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/**Job Description:****Production & Materials Manager (Solventum)****3M Health Care is now Solventum****At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.****We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.****The Impact You’ll Make in this Role**As a Production & Materials Planning Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:* Lead Supply Chain weekly reviews, where you will give updates regarding output vs forecast, production schedules, capacity and material constraints, backorder recovery timelines, and successes and areas for improvement* Maintain strong relationships with critical suppliers to ensure high service levels on components* Provide direction on manufacturing strategies to ensure alignment with supply chain and operation goals* Improving key metrics like Backorders, Lead Time Adherence, OTIF, Inventory, etc. These topics will require daily communications and participation in the Tier process* Actively manage working and non-working inventories in assigned businesses to maintain compliance and achieve inventory investment targets* Manage plant supply chain organization* Develop and communicate supply plans through enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, reports, and cross-functional updates with production, quality, engineering, and other operational teams.**Your Skills and Expertise**To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited university(7) seven years of experience in supply chain, operations, or engineering in a private, public, government or military environmentAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:* APICS Certification* Experience using SAP, creating Power BI reports, and utilizing Excel* Strong analytical skills* Experience leading cross-functional teams**Work location: Onsite Irvine, CA****Travel: May include up to 10% [domestic/international]****Relocation Assistance: May be authorized****Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).****Supporting Your Well-being**Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $143,200 - $196,900, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of **@solventum.com**. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.**Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.**