Planning Manager – Distribution Planning

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Mers 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, lobal locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3

Mers. 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 the DRP Planning Manager, you will define the global strategy for Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and strengthen DRP capabilities across processes, people, tools, and KPIs. The role’s scope includes daily execution, network design, stocking strategy, master data maintenance, and coordination with logistics. Key outcomes include finished goods availability, inventory days on hand, and planning efficiency.

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 global DRP process strategy and continuous improvement across processes, people, tools, and KPIs
• Determine optimal network design by evaluating inventory, freight, and handling costs
• Coordinate with logistics on distribution center capacity, expected freight needs, and inbound and outbound distribution center volumes
• Oversee finished goods inventory management processes and track performance against inventory targets

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, Engineering or Business (completed and verified prior to start) Six (6) years of combined experience in supply chain, planning or inventory management in a private, public, government or military environment

• Experience with Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)
• Experience working with SAP and Kinaxis ASCM certification, such as CPIM or CSCP
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to connect operational decisions to business outcomes
• Strong proficiency in planning systems, master data management, and data analysis tools
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and change management skills
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional and global teams

Work location:

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. Travel:
May include up to 10% domestic/international Relocation:
Not authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:
The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, 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,…