Supply Planner

3M; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, 3M, is seeking a Supply Planner to manage Finished Goods planning and optimize inventory and cost objectives. This role requires analytical expertise and collaboration with various departments to ensure supply continuity and drive operational efficiency. Candidates should have a strong educational background in Supply Chain or related fields and experience in supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in supply chain operations.
• Experience in Supply Planning and Inventory Management.
• Proficiency in Supply Chain principles.

Responsibilities

• Determine replenishment needs based on demand forecasts.
• Work closely with Demand Planners and Manufacturing team.
• Conduct root cause analysis of KPI and identify improvement plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team player

Customer focus

Education

MBA

Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Operations and/or Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description:

The Supply Planner will be responsible in Finished Goods planning for assigned business portfolio to achieve target service level within inventory and cost objectives. He/ she will be part of a high-performance team driving growth in the country and region through competency and capabilities of Supply Chain professionalism.

Job Description

• Determine the replenishment needs based on demand forecasts and execute timely purchases to the plan
• Define planning parameters, maintain master data in system and manage supply variabilities
• Identify and resolve supply exceptions by expediting purchase orders, re-allocating existing inventory and establishing safety stock parameters.
• Work closely with imports, warehouse and customer service to ensure target order fill rates are being met for daily customer orders
• Work closely with Demand Planners and Manufacturing team to resolve demand & supply related constraints
• Monitor receipts and transfers ensuring timely delivery and availability of product as well as in accordance with inventory plan
• Ensure aligned inventory strategies are incorporated into updated supply plans
• Proactively communicate supply status and potential risks while leading issue resolution to ensure supply continuity
• Conduct root cause analysis of KPI and identify/drive improvement plans
• Drive OTIF, Back Order, Finished Goods Inventory and Obsolescence metrics
• Drive and active participations in S&OP and New product launch.

Key Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, meticulous with strong eye for business and customer focus
• Strong sense of urgency to resolve issues
• Able to work efficiently under pressure and multi-tasks
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and problem-solving skills in an ambiguous and dynamic environment
• Team player with excellent communication skills

Education and Experience

• MBA or Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Operations and/or Business. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in supply chain operations.
• Experience in Supply Planning and Inventory Management
• Proficiency in Supply Chain principles and a broad understanding of S&OP
• Preferred knowledge of LLS methodologies, SAP system skills.

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