Job Description:
Job Title
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 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 Target Business Analyst, 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:
- 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
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of CPG sales or analytics experience in a private, public, government or military environment
OR
- High school diploma and eight (8) years of CPG sales or analytics experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Master's degree in sales/ analytics from an accredited institution
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, PowerBI, Numerator) with the ability to navigate efficiently and learn quickly
- Solid knowledge of retail channels, retailer unique positioning and in market needs.
- Results Orientation - proven driver of business impact
- Synthesis - ability to integrate varied information into a holistic and cohesive perspective
- Communication - strong written, verbal and persuasive skills; can effectively influence
- Collaboration - ability to work with varied functions and roles to effectively drive results
- Technical skills - strong research skills, experience and critical thinking ability
- Business Acumen - strong understanding of business operations and passion to play a business role
Work location:
This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four (4) days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
Travel: May include up to 10% Domestic/ International
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.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $122,292 - $149,468, 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/.Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/23/2025 To 11/22/2025 Or until filledAll 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/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.
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