Business Analyst

Business Analyst

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 its 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 Target Business Analyst, 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 :

• Analyze sales data to evaluate product, sub-category, and category performance, and prepare weekly recaps with insights and recommendations for cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with the Key Account Manager and Target buying team to develop and optimize inline and seasonal assortment and inventory plans, including performance metrics and inventory targets.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Target Inventory Analysts, Financial Planners, and merchant teams through effective and timely communication of insights.
• Provide comprehensive category and channel insights using syndicated data, monitor competitive activities, and offer strategic recommendations to sustain competitive offerings.
• Forecast market trends, promotional performance, and sales outcomes, ensuring alignment between demand and sales plans while maintaining forecast accuracy.
• Contribute to the annual sales plan development with data-driven insights, including New Product Introduction (NPI) projections and analytics for the line review process.
• Manage inventory health reporting, trend analysis, and strategic requests, supporting weekly order reviews and identifying opportunities for inventory adjustments.
• Collaborate with the sales leader to develop fact-based proposals, enhance marketing campaign effectiveness, and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.

Your Skills and Expertise

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include :

Work location :

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).