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[Apply on 3M’s careers site →](https://3m.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Search/job/US-Minnesota-Maplewood/USAC-Demand-Lead_R01172491) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [3M](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/3m/) / USAC Demand Lead ## Job description ### Job Description USAC Demand Lead Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a USAC Demand Lead you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Leading the PSD USAC Demand Review Process. Oversee the end-to-end Integrated Business Planning process, maintaining ASP parameters and assumptions file. ### Manage Review Cadence and Support Business Plan Alignment Coordinate 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. Ensure timely escalation of upside potential or issues that could cause gaps into Area Estimate process. ### Drive Resolution Actions Analyze discrepancies between projections and actuals. Where gaps occur, look for opportunities to offset in order to maintain trajectory towards Estimate commitment. Support Demand Planner in improving forecast accuracy by keeping alignment with latest changes. ### Plan for Large Tenders and Projects Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to align demand forecasts with operational capabilities, ensuring seamless execution of large-scale projects. Utilise Salesforce Opportunity Reporting to assess upcoming demand at both project and material level and ensure reflected into Demand Plan in line with latest timeline expectations. ### Facilitate Decision-Making Lead cross-functional teams to resolve production constraints, optimize supplier activities, and support business objectives. ### Risk Evaluation and Communication Assess and communicate risks associated with large deals, Make-to-Order (MTO) items, and New Product Introductions (NPI). Collaborate with Supply to identify actions that could be taken to reduce risks e.g. Move to MTS where makes sense / earlier purchasing of long lead time RM’s to be ready sooner / creating “Scenario Plans”. 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: 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: Communication and Leadership: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and leading cross-functional teams. ### Technical Proficiency Proficient in data management, data collection, and data modelling is preferred. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and forecasting tools is highly desirable. ### Cross-Cultural Competence Ability to work effectively in a diverse, cross-cultural environment, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and adaptability. ### Project and Process Improvement Proven track record of leading projects and teams to enhance end-to-end business processes. Experience with IBP and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is highly desirable. ### Advanced Planning Concepts Understanding of advanced planning concepts and their financial impact, with the ability to translate these into actionable business strategies. ### Influence and Change Management Ability to drive results through influencing others and overcoming cultural and behavioral barriers to changet. ### Work location 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 Travel: May include up to 20% domestic 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. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. ### Applicable to US Applicants Only The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). ### Additional information is available at [https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/](https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/). Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/28/2026 To 11/27/2026 Or until filled All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement. ### Pay & Benefits Overview [https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/](https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/) 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ### Please note your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly. 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. 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Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 28, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 31, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 31, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: US, Minnesota, Maplewood - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $164,612 - $201,193[Apply on 3M’s careers site →](https://3m.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Search/job/US-Minnesota-Maplewood/USAC-Demand-Lead_R01172491) ## Hiring at 3M - Open jobs: 756 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 6, 2026 [All 3M jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/3m/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at 3M ### [AI Profile and Guardrail Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/3m/jobs/23cf90b6314a0524c9c0/) US, Minnesota, Maplewood ### [Automation Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/3m/jobs/69ec8197350a72e5ab16/) US, Minnesota, Maplewood ### [Consumer Experience- Social Community Engagement Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/3m/jobs/9bf361f75b5b2db1842b/) US, Minnesota, Maplewood ### [Corporate Development Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/3m/jobs/31d4d25abea9bb0e0e96/) US, Minnesota, Maplewood ### [Corporate Development Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/3m/jobs/a661f06158865adf6885/) US, Minnesota, Maplewood ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Demand Planning M5](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/9b9ffb1d4290ae085247/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [IT Demand Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dollar-general/jobs/184c95852d358bb7d754/) Dollar General · TN, United States ### [Demand Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/5087b05b2cd1b797d9ef/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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