Transportation Management Systems Global Manager

Job Description:

Job Title
Transportation Management Systems Global Manager

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 the Transportation Management Systems Global Manager, you will serve as the manager responsible to deliver the global Transportation Management (TM) systems strategy.  This system will be a key enabler of visibility, shipment tracking and control, process control and performance management of 3M’s global logistics footprint. The responsibilities of this position include leading the TM strategy execution globally, driving process and data requirements, enabling scorecards and performance management and leading the change management from legacy systems at 3M. In addition, this role will require comprehensive cross-functional stakeholder management and robust external logistics service provider management.

As a Transportation Management Systems Global Manager, 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:

• Driving the successful implementation of the TM system globally to unlock improved performance and streamline work.
• Leading the change management at 3M as we journey from many disparate systems to one standardized global platform.
• Lead the way in driving standard process and data design to simplify the future deployments of TM.
• Lead the integration of TM with other systems at 3M such as SAP ERP.
• Lead the TM team to constantly simplify, standardize and innovate in the TM space.
• Stay abreast of market and technology trends to ensure 3M stays ahead of the curve.
• Ensure that the TM strategy is aligned with the strategic objectives and goals of 3M.
• Ensure that training plans are in place and constantly refreshed.

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 in Engineering, Business Administration, Technology and/or Supply Chain/Logistics (completed and verified prior to start)
• Seven (7) years of combined experience in Logistics/Transportation, Supply Chain, Business Operations with an emphasis on technology and systems in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Proficiency in TM systems such as SAP TM, Oracle TM and similar systems
• Proven track record as a self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), with experience creating executive-level presentations and summaries.
• Strong project management skills, including familiarity with PMO processes, portfolio governance, agile methodology, and related tools.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage.
• Ability to navigate and manage complex, matrixed environments across multiple organizational layers and geographies.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and management skills to influence executive and global stakeholders.
• Business/supply chain financial acumen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to derive insights from complex transportation and capacity data.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with capacity for proactive learning, process improvement, and driving organizational change.

Work location:

• On-site (at least 4 days per week in office)

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: Not authorized.

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

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

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To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

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 $188,251 - $230,084, 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 11/03/2025 To 12/03/2025 Or until filled

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