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 person hired for the position of Demand Planner will be responsible for creating the demand plan that is critical for planning material flow throughout the supply chain. The focus of the Demand Planner is creating an unbiased demand plan with the highest accuracy possible.Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Gathering and applying market intelligence to the demand plan. Market intelligence may come from sales, marketing, key accounts, and other sources including management of any intelligence received via EDIManaging demand planning exceptions related to out of control demand, forecast bias, unusual month to date demand, etc.Leveraging forecast performance metrics tools to measure accuracy, assess the quality and frequency of overrides, assess forecast bias, and identify and address the largest sources of forecast errorParticipating in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process with a particular focus on the alignment between the demand plan and the business plan (OP/QOR)Managing the demand planning aspects of the product life cycle (new products, end of life, and phase-in / phase-out)Maximizing the effectiveness of the statistical forecast by adjusting/cleansing historical demand and determining appropriate levels of aggregation for calculating the statistical forecastMaintaining data integrity in the demand planning system by performing needed realignments and removing obsolete dataRecommend optimal settings for forecast consumption parameters that govern the way in which the forecast is netted by sales ordersPlanning intercompany requirements from non-deployed countries (“Rest Of World” or “ROW” demand) during interim-stateProviding oversight for the global demand plan to ensure integrity of the global plan. This applies to items sourced in the demand planner’s home country/region, but sold in multiple countries/regions and demand planned by multiple demand planners around the worldSupports the Supply and Production Planning organization through key inputs for development of inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.Supports Business Group LSS initiatives through data analytics and continuous process improvementBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited universityMinimum of two (2) years of experience in Supply Chain, Transportation & Logistics, Customer Service, and/or MarketingPreferred Qualifications:Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Supply Chain, Transportation & Logistics, Customer Service and/or MarketingExperience in Demand PlanningKnowledge of Supply Planning (SP), Production Planning (PP), and/or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processesAnalytical skills and knowledge of analytical tools (Excel, Minitab, etc.)Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and self-motivational skillsExperience working on cross-functional and international teamsAPICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) certificationExperience representing the supply chain organization on business teamsExperience utilizing LSS methodologiesWorker type: PermanentTarget Location: This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least 4 days per week in the 3M locationsWoodlands, SingaporeBangkok, ThailandHo Chi Min, VietnamKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaLearn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.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.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.