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3M Business Supply Chain Specialist in Maplewood, Minnesota
Job Description:
Job TitleBusiness Supply Chain Specialist
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers 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 diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
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 RoleAs a Business Supply Chain Specialist, 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:
Translate portfolio business objectives into ESC requirements and develop end-to-end operational plans for execution in partnership with the functions of Plan, Source, Make, Deliver.
Orchestrate supply chain performance to plan by Division/Portfolio(e.g. cost of quality improvement, service, inventory)
Identify, prioritize, and lead division specific improvement projects across the supply chain through fundamental engineering and supply chain operations principles.
Optimize material flow through the network. Lead SOS selection process using standardized tools
Lead CMP Project e.g. Dual Sourcing, RM replacements
PMO role for key supply chain projects
Spearhead NPI ESC actions – partner with division cross-functional teams on design for manufacturability, service, product & process capability, and cost effectiveness to ensure successful development, scale-up and launch.
Partner with division to actively manage product lifecycle and portfolio excellence.
Ensure long-range capacity plans, supply chain architecture and network will enable growth with acceptable service and inventory levels.
Determine what is needed to drive service, quality, cost, cash, reliability across PSMD
Your Skills and Expertise 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 (completed and verified prior to start)
Seven (7) years of engineering, manufacturing, and/or supply chain experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial and/or Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain
Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or R&D experience
Demonstrated track record developing and implementing strategies across a global supply chain organization
Detailed understanding of ESC and BG processes and capabilities
Service mindset prioritizing needs of BG/3M’s customers as a foundation for decision making
Works for the success of 3M first before focusing on BG / Division targets
Experience in implementing supply chain technology solutions to improve efficiency and visibility
Ability to set priorities drive consensus across cross-functional teams
Embraces change and supports ESC transformation
Challenge the status quo and is committed to agreed target delivery
Strong PMO skills, understand to create problem statements
Work location:
Work Your Way Eligible (on site, or hybrid)
St. Paul, 3M Center
Travel: May include up to 25% 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
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $183,301 - $224,034, 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.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 03/21/2025 To 04/20/2025 Or until filled
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Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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