Overview
Job Title: EMEA Demand Planner (m/f/*)
Business Group: Consumer Business Group
Location: Flexible – based at a 3M office in Switzerland, the UK, or Poland
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with local, European, and global counterparts (Portfolio Leaders, Sales & Marketing, Supply Planners, S&OP Managers, Planning Managers).
* Participate in the S&OP process, focusing on aligning the demand plan with the business plan (OP/QOR and Market Intelligence).
* Collect, validate, and integrate Market Intelligence in close partnership with Business Teams.
* Coordinate demand‑planning exceptions, including out‑of‑control demand, forecast bias, and unusual month‑to‑date consumption.
* Support demand‑planning activities across the product lifecycle, including new product introductions, end‑of‑life, and phase‑in/phase‑out transitions.
* Incorporate Market Intelligence into the demand plan to improve accuracy and relevance.
* Optimise statistical forecasts within the demand‑planning tool.
* Use forecast‑performance metrics to monitor accuracy and implement corrective actions.
* Ensure data integrity within the demand‑planning system.
* Forecast finished goods for the EMEA region.
* Conduct what‑if simulations and analysis to evaluate forecast scenarios.
* Lead and support project‑management initiatives.
* Provide key demand inputs to Supply and Production Planning to help develop strategies that balance cost and cash while maximising service.
Qualifications
* Previous experience in planning or a similar logistics role.
* Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory control, planning systems, forecasting techniques, and statistics.
* Experience with demand and DRP planning tools (e.g., Kinaxis cloud-based solutions) and familiarity with SAP/APO.
* Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage assertively when needed.
* Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Self‑motivated, adaptable, and capable of initiating and managing process improvements.
* Experience working in cross‑functional and international teams.
* Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
* Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Business & Engineering (Industrial Engineering), or related fields.
* Strong multi‑cultural awareness and emotional intelligence.
* Experience managing an impactful or highly complex portfolio, including products with variable or unpredictable demand patterns, seasonal fluctuations, or promotional cycles (preferred).
* APICS certification or equivalent (preferred).
* Ability to support the line manager in driving and implementing change management initiatives (preferred).
Job Specifics
* EMEA role with flexibility to be based at a 3M office in Switzerland, the UK, or Poland.
* Travel – may include up to 10% domestic/international.
* Relocation: Not authorized.
* This role has an on‑site working model; the employee must work at least four days a week in the designated 3M office.
* Working pattern – full time.
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal‑opportunity employer, 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity‑related matters, age, or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.
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