Supply Planner

3M is hiring a Supply Planner. Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include SAP, supply planning and inventory management.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Responsible for finished goods planning, replenishment, inventory management, and driving S&OP processes.

SAP

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Job Description:

The Supply Planner will be responsible in Finished Goods planning for assigned business portfolio to achieve target service level within inventory and cost objectives. He/ she will be part of a high-performance team driving growth in the country and region through competency and capabilities of Supply Chain professionalism.

Job Description

Determine the replenishment needs based on demand forecasts and execute timely purchases to the plan
Define planning parameters, maintain master data in system and manage supply variabilities
Identify and resolve supply exceptions by expediting purchase orders, re-allocating existing inventory and establishing safety stock parameters.
Work closely with imports, warehouse and customer service to ensure target order fill rates are being met for daily customer orders
Work closely with Demand Planners and Manufacturing team to resolve demand & supply related constraints
Monitor receipts and transfers ensuring timely delivery and availability of product as well as in accordance with inventory plan
Ensure aligned inventory strategies are incorporated into updated supply plans
Proactively communicate supply status and potential risks while leading issue resolution to ensure supply continuity
Conduct root cause analysis of KPI and identify/drive improvement plans
Drive OTIF, Back Order, Finished Goods Inventory and Obsolescence metrics
Drive and active participations in S&OP and New product launch.

Key Qualifications

Strong analytical skills, meticulous with strong eye for business and customer focus
Strong sense of urgency to resolve issues
Able to work efficiently under pressure and multi-tasks
Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and problem-solving skills in an ambiguous and dynamic environment
Team player with excellent communication skills

Education and Experience

MBA or Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Operations and/or Business. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in supply chain operations.
Experience in Supply Planning and Inventory Management
Proficiency in Supply Chain principles and a broad understanding of S&OP
Preferred knowledge of LLS methodologies, SAP system skills.

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How we rate this

Supply Planner at 3M rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Supply Planner is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in IN, Bangalore Kar.
The job was posted on September 6, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
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