Global Transportation Optimization Specialist - 3M

Job Description:

Job Title
Global Transportation Optimization Specialist

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 diversity 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 part of 3M’s commitment to improve logistics performance and operational excellence, 3M Logistics is building a global organization focused on drive process standardization, automation and digitalization across the board.  As the Global Transportation Optimization Specialist reporting directly to the manager of Global Logistics Reporting & Operational Excellence, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

As a Global Transportation Optimization Specialist, 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:

• Lead strategic planning projects execution from data requirements perspective, engaging with consulting and key stakeholders to fulfill data needs.
• Drive transportation efficiency by leading and executing critical projects to drive flow, mode and cargo optimization on strategic, tactical and operational levels.
• Identify new opportunities for leveraging efficiency through of data-driven approach combined with high operational/process knowledge
• Act as a business/technical reference for the team, assisting members in setting and translating clear business requirements for datasets and tools development.
• Lead global logistics metrics and KPI’s automation (global, regional and functional level).
• Set standards, definitions and calculation logic for main metrics despite different process and systems. Ensure data quality, performance and reliability of the tools and metrics.
• Lead reports and dashboards supported by DAA organization to provide visibility to information and data to support decision-making at management level.

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 or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Engineering, Computer Science and/or Supply Chain/Logistics field from an accredited institution
• Minimum eight (8) years of combined experience in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, Business Operations and/or Project Management in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Proven track record as a self-starter and independent worker.
• Proven experience in logistics systems (SAP, ERP, TMS, WMS)
• Knowledge in Microsoft office tools (e.g. excel and power point)
• Intermediary Power platforms knowledge (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Experience with project management tools and agile methodology.
• Experience in business requirement gathering for technical/analytics project work.
• Basic (or seeking to develop) programming skills (SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
• Knowledge of statistical methods (e.g. Regression Models, Decision Trees, etc...)
• Ability to manage complex, matrixed situations across multiple organizational layers and geographies. 
• Demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: analytics capacity, leadership, interpersonal skills, proactive and self-learning, influencing skills, change management, and process improvement methodology.

Work location:

• Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to the 3M Center at least 3 days per week)

Travel: May include up to 20% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: No 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 $137,439 - $167,981, 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/.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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