Description
As a USAC Demand Lead at 3M, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.
You will make an impact by:
- Leading the PSD USAC Demand Review Process
- Overseeing the end-to-end Integrated Business Planning process, maintaining ASP parameters and assumptions file
- Managing Review Cadence and Support Business Plan Alignment: coordinating monthly Demand Review meetings, ensuring alignment of business growth expectations at product family level and latest insights from opportunity pipelines are reflected in Demand Plans and aligned to Business Estimates
- Driving Resolution Actions: analyzing discrepancies between projections and actuals, looking for opportunities to offset in order to maintain trajectory towards Estimate commitment
- Planning for Large Tenders and Projects: collaborating with commercial and marketing teams to align demand forecasts with operational capabilities
- Facilitating Decision-Making: leading cross-functional teams to resolve production constraints, optimize supplier activities, and support business objectives
- Risk Evaluation and Communication: assessing and communicating risks associated with large deals, Make-to-Order (MTO) items, and New Product Introductions (NPI)
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
- Ten (10) years of combined experience in Marketing/Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance and/or Engineering in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional knowledge/skills that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and leading cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in data management, data collection, and data modelling
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and forecasting tools
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse, cross-cultural environment
- Proven track record of leading projects and teams to enhance end-to-end business processes
- Understanding of advanced planning concepts and their financial impact
- Ability to drive results through influencing others and overcoming cultural and behavioral barriers to change
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.
The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.