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Job Description
Job title: EMEA SC Planning Director (M/F/X)* (New Health Care Company)
3M is establishing two industry-leading companies, creating value through the spin-off of its Health Care business, while 3M will continue to be a global material science leader, focusing our innovation to win in favorable global megatrends and attractive end markets. This new Health Care Company will be a leading global diversified health technology company with:
- Proven category leadership
- Exposure to attractive end-markets
- Innovation mindset driving improved patient outcomes
- Collaborative customer relationships
- Deep global regulatory experience
- Operational excellence and strong cash flow
- Strong sales growth and profitability with significant recurring sales
We expect the creation of the two companies will be completed by the end of Q1 2024. For now, we will continue to operate as one global company. This role is positioned to drive the success of the "New Health Care Company”.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a New Healthcare Company EMEA Supply Chain Planning Director, 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
Overall Job Summary: Lead EMEA division and area supply chain teams; driving improvements and standardization within the area to drive Service performance and Inventory productivity, E2E Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Architecture & Capacity Planning, support the New Healthcare Company Sales & Operations Execution and Integrated Business Planning processes, risk management, Phase-in / Phase-out and talent development. This role will also work collaboratively and cross-functional with team-members and customers.
Primary Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Global / EMEA Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing Operations, Sourcing and Logistics leads to create Business strategy for delivering customer value
- Partner with Area Supply Chain Planning Leaders & Area Manufacturing, Sourcing and Logistics Leaders to define area customer value stream responsiveness/delivery expectations, as well as business inventory/cost expectations to establish planning parameters
- Act as Supply Chain voice into Portfolio, NPI strategy and decisions
- Support Supply Chain Architecture strategy, including global fulfillment strategy and execution
- Ensure consistent Sales & Operations Execution to ensure visibility across the functions in the area.
- Ensure consistent application of global standard work in partnership with Area Supply Chain Leaders
- Determine level loading strategies where appropriate, manage Phase in / Phase out & Source of Supply changes
- Global product availability and backorder management – facilitate global allocations if necessary
- Support Integrated Business Planning processes and ensure best practice replication
- Talent Management for EMEA Supply Chain Planning Organization (Hire, Develop, Assign for Organizational Effectiveness)
- Represent Supply Chain Planning on the Global Operations & Supply Chain EMEA Leadership Team.
- Key Metrics:
- Service – OTIF, Fill Rate, BO/BL
- Inventory - $, DIO, NWI%
- WAPA, Bias, DP Alignment
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 from an accredited university
- Minimum 8 to 10 years of Supply Chain or Manufacturing Experience
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- E2E Supply Chain process knowledge
- Business and Financials Acumen / Knowledge
- APICS Certification
- Lean Six Sigma experience
- Ability to operate at Strategic and Operational levels
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to drive for results while navigating ambiguity
- Experience leading large cross-functional projects including using project management skills to motivate and align resources
- Proven ability to successfully influence, negotiate, and resolve conflicts to drive decisions across all levels of the organization
Travel: May include up to 10%
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
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Resources for You
For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers.
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