Job Description:
EMEA Demand Planner (m/f/*)
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As an EMEA Demand Planner for the Consumer Business Group, 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:
1. Collaborate with local, European, and global counterparts (Portfolio Leaders, Sales & Marketing, Supply Planners, S&OP Managers, Planning Managers).
2. Participate in the S&OP process, with a key focus on aligning the demand plan with the business plan (OP/QOR and Market Intelligence).
3. Collect, validate, and integrate Market Intelligence in close partnership with Business Teams.
4. Coordinate demand‑planning exceptions, including out‑of‑control demand, forecast bias, and unusual month‑to‑date consumption.
5. Support demand‑planning activities across the product lifecycle, including new product introductions, end‑of‑life, and phase‑in/phase‑out transitions.
6. Incorporate Market Intelligence into the demand plan to improve accuracy and relevance.
7. Optimise statistical forecasts within the demand‑planning tool.
8. Use forecast‑performance metrics to monitor accuracy and implement corrective actions.
9. Ensure data integrity within the demand‑planning system.
10. Forecast finished goods for the EMEA region.
11. Conduct what‑if simulations and analysis to evaluate forecast scenarios.
12. Lead and support project‑management initiatives.
13. Provide key demand inputs to Supply and Production Planning to help develop strategies that balance cost and cash while maximising service.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:
14. Previous experience in planning or a similar logistics role
15. Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory control, planning systems, forecasting techniques, and statistics
16. Experience with demand and DRP planning tools (e.g., Kinaxis cloud-based solutions) and familiarity with SAP/APO
17. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage assertively when needed
18. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
19. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
20. Self‑motivated, adaptable, and capable of initiating and managing process improvements
21. Experience working in cross-functional and international teams
22. Fluent in English, both written and verbal
23. Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Business & Engineering (Industrial Engineering), or related fields
24. Strong multi-cultural awareness and emotional intelligence
Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
25. Experience managing an impactful or highly complex portfolio, including products with variable or unpredictable demand patterns, seasonal fluctuations, or promotional cycles; proven consistent performance is a strong plus
26. APICS certification (or equivalent) is desirable
27. Ability to support the line manager in driving and implementing change management initiatives
Job specifics:
28. EMEA role with flexibility to be based at a 3M office in Switzerland, UK, France or Poland
29. Travel - May include up to 10% domestic/international
30. Relocation: Not authorized
31. This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the designated 3M office
32. Working pattern - full time
Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?
If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Resources for You
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