Supply Chain Analyst*

USA 3M Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to optimize scheduling, inventory, and supplier collaboration from Indianapolis. You will analyze stock levels, publish service metrics, and support capacity planning with SAP-based workflows.

The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma approaches and cross-functional improvements. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in manufacturing, planning, or SAP within diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in manufacturing, planning, supply chain, logistics, and/or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating a high level of service and customer satisfaction via effective scheduling, inventory management, order planning and processing, SKU data management, backorder prevention, and maintaining supplier communication
• Analyzing and managing working and non-working inventories in assigned businesses to maintain compliance and achieve inventory investment targets
• Publishing and presenting service and inventory metrics, results, and gap analysis
• Monitoring and reporting capacity requirements
• Analyzing material flow parameters such as lot size, making cycle frequency, replenishment interval, min/max, safety stock, and managing all supply chain sku data
• Utilizing Supply Chain tools and processes such as SAP
• Utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify and improve supply chain speed;
• Leading and implementing cross-functional continuous improvement projects

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, and/or Business Administration

Minimum of three years experience in Manufacturing, Planning, SAP or related

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Description: Supply Chain Analyst* Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a Supply Chain Analyst, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.

• Demonstrating a high level of service and customer satisfaction via effective scheduling, inventory management, order planning and processing, SKU data management, backorder prevention, and maintaining supplier communication
• Analyzing and managing working and non-working inventories in assigned businesses to maintain compliance and achieve inventory investment targets
• Publishing and presenting service and inventory metrics, results, and gap analysis
• Monitoring and reporting capacity requirements
• Analyzing material flow parameters such as lot size, making cycle frequency, replenishment interval, min/max, safety stock, and managing all supply chain sku data
• Utilizing Supply Chain tools and processes such as SAP
• Utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify and improve supply chain speed;
• Leading and implementing cross-functional continuous improvement projects

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain, Operations Management, and/or Business Administration (completed and verified prior to start)
• Or Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service, and/or SAP in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Five (5) 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
• Experience leading continuous improvement projects
• Experience with SAP ERP Software
• Excellent written & oral communication skills; 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

Work location: Indianapolis, IN Travel: May include up to 5% domestic 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).

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws. U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens. To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s). The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only

The expected compensation range for this position is $84,595 - $103,394, 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.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Pay & Benefits Overview

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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.

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.

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