Supply Chain Analyst

USA SOLVENTUM US LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Solventum, located in Irvine, CA, seeks a Supply Chain Analyst to optimize production scheduling, procurement, and inventory across product lines. You’ll forecast demand, align schedules with business goals, and drive service levels while managing supplier relationships.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with four years in supply chain or engineering, APICS certification, and hands-on experience with SAP, Power BI, and Excel. Strong analytical skills and Lean Six Sigma are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; 4 years in supply chain, operations, or engineering.
• APICS Certification.
• Experience using SAP, Power BI, and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules for product lines, including raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Create procurement plans and manage purchase orders with suppliers to ensure a steady supply.
• Forecast demand and align production with business objectives to optimize inventory and service levels.
• Publish and present metrics related to service levels and inventory to senior management.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma projects to improve planning and scheduling processes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

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Job Description: Supply Chain Analyst (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.

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 and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Production Scheduling and Procurement: Develop and maintain production schedules for assigned product lines, including raw materials, packaging, semi-finished, and finished goods. Create procurement plans for required materials (RMs) and manage purchase orders with suppliers to ensure a steady supply.

• Supply and Demand Alignment: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and business planning, to understand customer demand and forecast requirements. Ensure alignment of production schedules with business objectives by optimizing inventory levels, lead times, and service level goals.

• Inventory Management: Set and manage inventory targets to balance service levels with cost efficiency. Monitor and adjust inventory levels to meet fluctuating business needs while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.

• Planning Analysis and Decision Support: Conduct in-depth planning analyses to support decision-making processes and deliver clear insights for supply chain optimization. Publish and present metrics related to service levels, inventory performance, and capacity to senior management.

• Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement Projects: Lead and participate in Lean Six Sigma projects to continuously improve supply chain planning and production scheduling processes. Identify and drive initiatives that streamline operations, improve response times, and reduce inventory investment.

• Capacity Monitoring and Reporting: Analyze and report on capacity requirements across the supply chain, ensuring production capabilities meet current and anticipated demands. Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve capacity constraints as they arise.

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 and (4) four years of experience in supply chain, operations, or engineering in a private, public, government or military environment
• APICS Certification
• Experience using SAP, creating Power BI reports, and utilizing Excel
• Strong analytical skills

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 $83,600-$114,950, 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.

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A new healthcare company with a rich history. With more than 70 years of delivering healthcare innovations, we continue to move the industry forward by helping to solve our customers’ biggest challenges.

20,000+ employees worldwide. Solventum relies on the courage and the boundless insights of professionals worldwide to achieve exceptional results for our customers and those who rely on them. Healthcare that leads with heart and humility starts with listening and never finishes, only evolves. As long as healthcare challenges remain unsolved, we will be here, united by empathy and a relentless belief that countless lives are improved through our work.

Operations in 38 countries. Driven by our dedication to improved outcomes for all we serve, we break through by making unprecedented connections that impact lives. In more than 300 offices and facilities around the world, we work closely with customers and partners to create positive healthcare outcomes that transcend borders. To realize our shared vision, we harness diverse talents and perspectives from every background to not only address our customers' most urgent priorities but anticipate the needs of the future.