Supply Planner Jobs in Minnesota
Supply Planner jobs in Minnesota concentrate in manufacturing, food and beverage production, medical devices, and retail distribution, with demand at every level from entry coordinator to senior planning manager. Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Rochester, and Mankato are the busiest hiring metros, anchored by established employers like 3M, General Mills, and Target. Demand planning, production scheduling, and raw materials coordination are the specialties drawing the most consistent openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Supply Chain Planner Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring product availability, inventory optimization, and on-time delivery of Beckhoff Automation solutions to customers throughout the United States. This position is responsible for planning, purchasing, forecasting, supplier coordination, and inventory management activities that support organizational growth and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with proactive problem-solving and a continuous improvement mindset to effectively manage product availability while minimizing inventory costs and supply chain risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, order, and schedule receipt of assigned products and services to meet customer demand.
- Coordinate inventory control parameters, including lead times, safety stock levels, and days of supply.
- Review system-generated planning requirements and determine purchasing actions needed to satisfy demand.
- Manage assigned product lines and components to optimize inventory levels, increase inventory turns, and reduce total cost of ownership.
- Analyze material shortages and communicate availability updates to Customer Service and Sales teams.
- Issue purchase orders and verify supplier receipt and acceptance.
- Monitor open purchase orders and expedite deliveries as needed to ensure timely receipt of materials.
- Collaborate with suppliers to assess capacity, transportation logistics, inventory management practices, and delivery performance.
- Coordinate quality concerns, engineering changes, and product updates between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Establish delivery schedules that balance customer requirements with inventory and financial objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning methods, forecasting practices, inventory management, and supply chain efficiency.
- Apply lean principles and inventory management techniques such as Kanban, PFEP, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities by preparing reports, presenting data, and contributing to business planning discussions.
- Analyze operational performance metrics and provide recommendations to improve service levels and reduce waste.
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs. Other duties as assigned.
What Makes This Role Unique
- Best-in-Class Tech: Represent a highly differentiated automation platform
- Established Culture: Join a strong, values-driven organization
- Strategic Impact: Directly influences product availability, customer satisfaction, and inventory performance across the U.S. organization.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners closely with Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, Marketing, and global suppliers.
- Continuous Improvement Focus: Opportunities to drive meaningful process enhancements and operational efficiencies.
What We’re Looking For – Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Understanding of demand forecasting, inventory planning, purchasing, and inventory control principles.
- Experience supporting purchase-to-stock, configure-to-order, and engineer-to-order environments.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and supply chain planning concepts, including techniques such as Kanban and PFEP.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and experience utilizing ERP systems for planning, purchasing, and inventory management.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and work with external suppliers.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and develop creative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service mindset, sense of urgency, accountability, and commitment to achieving results.
Work Location
This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be on-site at our Beckhoff US Headquarters in Savage, MN, with the flexibility to work remotely on other business days. This schedule supports collaboration while offering work-life balance.
Travel
This position requires varying travel ranging from 0-5% which may include day trips, overnight stays, and occasional extended travel depending on business needs. Travel may be local, regional, or national. All travel-related expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy. Candidates must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role, and reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
What We Offer
Benefits
At Beckhoff Automation USA, our privately held, family-owned culture empowers candid collaboration, the freedom to create innovative solutions, and strong relationships built around cutting-edge technology and shared purpose.
- Generous Paid Time Off + 12 Paid Holidays
- Employer paid High-Deductible Medical plan, Dental, and Vision for Employee + Family!
- 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
- Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Elective Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Ability to stand and sit for extended periods.
- Ability to use a computer screen for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and move as needed to perform job duties.
- Manual dexterity for operating tools and equipment.
- Adequate vision and hearing to perform essential tasks safely.
About Beckhoff
At Beckhoff, automation is our calling. We empower engineers to differentiate and succeed as industry leaders –– to harness new technologies, embrace open standards and solve the world’s most complex problems. Founded and led by engineers, we organically create advanced controls, communication, IoT, and motion technologies that become unique tools for your one-of-a-kind challenges in an age of digital transformation.
As a global partner with U.S. headquarters in Minneapolis, we remain committed to sustainability, inclusivity, and support for the people behind the automation. So, whether you’re powering the EV revolution, dazzling on Broadway, launching satellites, or developing fusion energy solutions – you can reach new heights for your business, industry, and humankind.
Beckhoff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent & Culture Team.
The Supply Chain Planner Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring product availability, inventory optimization, and on-time delivery of Beckhoff Automation solutions to customers throughout the United States. This position is responsible for planning, purchasing, forecasting, supplier coordination, and inventory management activities that support organizational growth and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with proactive problem-solving and a continuous improvement mindset to effectively manage product availability while minimizing inventory costs and supply chain risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, order, and schedule receipt of assigned products and services to meet customer demand.
- Coordinate inventory control parameters, including lead times, safety stock levels, and days of supply.
- Review system-generated planning requirements and determine purchasing actions needed to satisfy demand.
- Manage assigned product lines and components to optimize inventory levels, increase inventory turns, and reduce total cost of ownership.
- Analyze material shortages and communicate availability updates to Customer Service and Sales teams.
- Issue purchase orders and verify supplier receipt and acceptance.
- Monitor open purchase orders and expedite deliveries as needed to ensure timely receipt of materials.
- Collaborate with suppliers to assess capacity, transportation logistics, inventory management practices, and delivery performance.
- Coordinate quality concerns, engineering changes, and product updates between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Establish delivery schedules that balance customer requirements with inventory and financial objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning methods, forecasting practices, inventory management, and supply chain efficiency.
- Apply lean principles and inventory management techniques such as Kanban, PFEP, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities by preparing reports, presenting data, and contributing to business planning discussions.
- Analyze operational performance metrics and provide recommendations to improve service levels and reduce waste.
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs. Other duties as assigned.
What Makes This Role Unique
- Best-in-Class Tech: Represent a highly differentiated automation platform
- Established Culture: Join a strong, values-driven organization
- Strategic Impact: Directly influences product availability, customer satisfaction, and inventory performance across the U.S. organization.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners closely with Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, Marketing, and global suppliers.
- Continuous Improvement Focus: Opportunities to drive meaningful process enhancements and operational efficiencies.
What We’re Looking For – Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Understanding of demand forecasting, inventory planning, purchasing, and inventory control principles.
- Experience supporting purchase-to-stock, configure-to-order, and engineer-to-order environments.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and supply chain planning concepts, including techniques such as Kanban and PFEP.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and experience utilizing ERP systems for planning, purchasing, and inventory management.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and work with external suppliers.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and develop creative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service mindset, sense of urgency, accountability, and commitment to achieving results.
Work Location
This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be on-site at our Beckhoff US Headquarters in Savage, MN, with the flexibility to work remotely on other business days. This schedule supports collaboration while offering work-life balance.
Travel
This position requires varying travel ranging from 0-5% which may include day trips, overnight stays, and occasional extended travel depending on business needs. Travel may be local, regional, or national. All travel-related expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy. Candidates must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role, and reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
What We Offer
Benefits
At Beckhoff Automation USA, our privately held, family-owned culture empowers candid collaboration, the freedom to create innovative solutions, and strong relationships built around cutting-edge technology and shared purpose.
- Generous Paid Time Off + 12 Paid Holidays
- Employer paid High-Deductible Medical plan, Dental, and Vision for Employee + Family!
- 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
- Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Elective Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Ability to stand and sit for extended periods.
- Ability to use a computer screen for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and move as needed to perform job duties.
- Manual dexterity for operating tools and equipment.
- Adequate vision and hearing to perform essential tasks safely.
About Beckhoff
At Beckhoff, automation is our calling. We empower engineers to differentiate and succeed as industry leaders –– to harness new technologies, embrace open standards and solve the world’s most complex problems. Founded and led by engineers, we organically create advanced controls, communication, IoT, and motion technologies that become unique tools for your one-of-a-kind challenges in an age of digital transformation.
As a global partner with U.S. headquarters in Minneapolis, we remain committed to sustainability, inclusivity, and support for the people behind the automation. So, whether you’re powering the EV revolution, dazzling on Broadway, launching satellites, or developing fusion energy solutions – you can reach new heights for your business, industry, and humankind.
Beckhoff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent & Culture Team.
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supply planner jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field required
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for planning and inventory management
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred by most Minnesota manufacturers and distributors
- Two or more years of experience in demand planning, production scheduling, or inventory control
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to interpret supply and demand data
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with procurement, logistics, and operations teams
Supply Planner Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a supply planner in Minnesota?
Supply planning in Minnesota does not require a state-issued license, so the path centers on education and industry credentials. Most Minnesota employers expect a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or operations. From there, earning an APICS credential such as the CPIM or CSCP is the most direct way to stand out with manufacturers and distributors in the state. Candidates who combine formal education with hands-on experience in inventory control or procurement are consistently competitive.
How much do supply planners make in Minnesota?
Supply planners in Minnesota earn a median of about $82,320 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,730 for the lowest 10% to over $130,440 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire supply planners in Minnesota?
Minnesota supply planner roles are posted by 3M, Benchmark, and King Technology and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Minnesota's deep base of Fortune 500 headquarters and large medical device and food manufacturing companies means openings appear across a wide range of industries and company sizes.
Which Minnesota cities have the most supply planner jobs?
Savage, Winona, and Maplewood have the highest concentration of supply planner openings in Minnesota. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro drives the largest share, anchored by corporate headquarters for retailers, food companies, and medical device manufacturers, while Rochester's medical sector and the agricultural and food processing industries around Mankato account for much of the activity outside the Twin Cities.
Are there remote supply planner jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than many similar roles, since supply planning is largely analytical and systems-based rather than tied to a physical location. About 100% of supply planner openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of the work. Demand planning and inventory analysis positions tend to offer the most flexibility, while roles that require direct coordination with warehouse or production floor teams are more likely to be on-site.
How can I get hired as a supply planner in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from an adjacent operations role such as production coordinator, purchasing assistant, or warehouse analyst, since large Minnesota employers in food manufacturing and medical devices regularly promote internally from those positions. Companies like General Mills and 3M run formal early-career rotational programs in supply chain that accept new graduates. Building APICS certification while in an entry role signals seriousness to hiring managers and accelerates the move into a dedicated planning title.
Where can I find and apply to supply planner jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to supply planner jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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