Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Solventum; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Solventum is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Analyst in Columbia, SC. The role involves creating production and procurement schedules, coordinating with customers and manufacturing to balance inventory and lead times, and delivering actionable planning analyses.

Ideal candidates have a degree plus 2+ years in supply chain or related fields, with SAP, advanced Excel, and Lean/Six Sigma familiarity. Hybrid work and domestic travel may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution with 2+ years in supply chain, planning, logistics or manufacturing in any sector
• High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years in supply chain, planning, logistics, or manufacturing
• APICS CPIM certification or willingness to pursue; Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certs are advantageous

Responsibilities

• Create production and procurement schedules for area of responsibility.
• Work closely with the business to understand customer requirements and forecasts; align with manufacturing to maintain inventory levels and lead times.
• Develop and maintain operating rhythms to ensure smooth supply chain operations, aligning supply with demand.
• Provide a high degree of planning analysis to support decision making.
• Publish and present service and inventory metrics and results.
• Identify and lead projects that improve supply chain speed and inventory investment; review and report project progress to management

Skills

Advanced data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years experience

APICS CPIM certification

Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Job Description:

Supply Chain Planning Analyst (Solventum)

3M Health Care is now Solventum

We are pleased to report that Solventum has successfully completed the sale of its Purification & Filtration (P&F) business to Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (Thermo Fischer). This is a significant milestone for the P&F business, allowing for the strategic investment and resources needed to sustain growth and deliver customer solutions. Please note that this position is scheduled to transfer to a local subsidiary of Thermo Fisher in your country. However, the position is in a country where the transfer of employees to Thermo Fisher is delayed until a later date. By joining Solventum during this transitional period, you will be able to work alongside an energized and mission-driven team who is experiencing this transition along with you. Until the transfer is complete, you will be employed by Solventum, and your employment is subject to all applicable terms and conditions as outlined in our employment agreement and company policies.

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

• Create production and procurement schedules for area of responsibility.
• Works closely with the business to understand customer requirements and forecasts. Works closely with manufacturing to ensure alignment to business requirements by setting and maintaining sufficient inventory levels and lead times.
• Develops and maintains operating rhythms to ensure smooth supply chain operations, aligning supply with demand.
• Provides a high degree of planning analysis to support decision making.
• Publishes and presents service and inventory metrics and results.
• Identifies and leads projects that improve supply chain speed and inventory investment. Review and reports on project progress with management.

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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution AND minimum of (2) two years of combined experience in supply chain, planning, logistics or manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment

OR

• High School Diploma/GED from AND minimum of (6) six years of combined experience in supply chain, planning, logistics, or manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Experience with SAP
• Advanced data analysis & Microsoft Excel skills
• APICS CPIM certification or willingness to pursue
• Six Sigma Green Belt experience or certification
• Lean Manufacturing experience

Work location:

• Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Columbia location at least 3 days per week)

Travel:

May include up to 5% (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 $73,600 - $101,200, 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

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