Americas Transportation Operations Leader

USA SOLVENTUM US LLC; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 188,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Health benefits

Job summary

Solventum is seeking an Americas Transportation Operations Leader to oversee freight movements across the Americas. You will develop regional strategies, budgets, carrier plans, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet business and customer requirements, while ensuring safety, compliance, and cost efficiency.

You will lead the transportation team, manage complex disruptions, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Trade Compliance, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Planning, Commercial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, transportation, business, or related field with 10–12 years' experience.
• Experience with transportation operations, carrier management, freight execution, and import/export coordination.
• Experience with regional operating requirements, customer expectations, and transportation market dynamics.
• Experience with transportation management systems, ERP, analytics tools, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation operations across the Americas, ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective freight movements.
• Develop regional strategies, budgets, carrier strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Direct transportation activities by setting priorities and allocating resources.
• Provide leadership and development for the transportation team.
• Manage complex transportation challenges, service disruptions, capacity constraints, and escalations.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Trade Compliance, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Planning, Commercial, and providers to optimize transportation performance.
• Influence transportation decisions and outcomes across global logistics impacting service, cost, and compliance.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders reflecting Solventum values.

Skills

Transportation operations

Carrier management

Freight execution

Import/Export coordination

Logistics systems

ERP platforms

Analytics tools

Operational governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, transportation, business, engineering

Master's degree in supply chain, logistics, transportation, business, engineering

Tools

Transportation management systems

ERP platforms

Freight audit and payment systems

Job description

Company Overview

Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best.

At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue.

Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers’ toughest challenges.

While we continue updating the Solventum Careers Page and applicant materials, some documents may still reflect legacy branding.

Please note that all listed roles are Solventum positions, and our Privacy Policy https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ applies to any personal information you submit.

As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Role Overview

As the Americas Transportation Operations Leader, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation operations across the Americas, ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective, and reliable execution of domestic, cross-border, and international freight movements.
• Develop regional strategies, operating plans, budgets, carrier strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet business and customer requirements.
• Direct transportation activities across markets and functions by setting priorities, allocating resources, monitoring performance, and driving results against service, cost, quality, and compliance objectives.
• Provide leadership and development for transportation team, including coaching, performance management, engagement, succession planning, and talent development.
• Manage complex transportation challenges, service disruptions, carrier performance issues, capacity constraints, and escalations while balancing customer service, cost, risk, and operational priorities.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Trade Compliance, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Planning, Commercial teams, and external logistics providers to optimize transportation performance and support business continuity.
• Influence transportation decisions and outcomes across global logistics, impacting customer service, supply continuity, freight spend, compliance, and overall supply chain performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while demonstrating Solventum values through accountability, collaboration, ethical leadership, and customer focus.
• Support corporate initiatives, ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards, and contribute to strategic and operational priorities across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, transportation, business, engineering, or a related field and 10-12 years of experience.
• Experience with Transportation operations, carrier management, freight execution, import/export coordination, logistics systems, operational governance, and related supply chain processes.
• Experience with Regional operating requirements, customer expectations, and transportation market dynamics.
• Experience with Transportation management systems, ERP platforms, freight audit and payment processes, analytics tools, and relevant corporate systems.

Additional Qualifications

• Master's degree in supply chain, logistics, transportation, business, engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence across functions and drive results through others.

Location & Travel

Work location: Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Eagan when required.)

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).

Well-Being & Benefits

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Compensation

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $187,600 - $257,950, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position.

Benefits

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

Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

Integrity and EEO

Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process.

Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

About Solventum

A new healthcare company with a rich history. With more than 70 years of delivering healthcare innovations, we continue to move the industry forward by helping to solve our customers’ biggest challenges.

20,000+ employees worldwide. Solventum relies on the courage and the boundless insights of professionals worldwide to achieve exceptional results for our customers and those who rely on them.

Healthcare that leads with heart and humility starts with listening and never finishes, only evolves.

Operations in 38 countries. Driven by our dedication to improved outcomes for all we serve, we break through by making unprecedented connections that impact lives.

In more than 300 offices and facilities around the world, we work closely with customers and partners to create positive healthcare outcomes that transcend borders.

To realize our shared vision, we harness diverse talents and perspectives from every background to not only address our customers' most urgent priorities but anticipate the needs of the future.