Global Logistics Strategy & Transformation Leader

3M Company; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 222,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Company is seeking a Global Logistics Senior Manager in Maplewood, MN. The role leads the global customer logistics strategy, drives product flow optimization, and delivers measurable productivity and cost improvements across regions and functions.

You will partner with multiple functions to align logistics priorities, oversee optimization programs, and build a high-performing global team of logistics professionals. A strong track record in logistics transformation is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, Operations (completed and verified prior to start).
• Ten (10) years of experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, customer logistics, product flow, distribution, planning, operations, or related business functions in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Three (3) years leading teams, complex projects, or cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Five (5) years delivering logistics, transportation, or supply chain improvements with measurable cost, service, productivity, or operational impact.
• Four (4) years experience working with global and/or regional stakeholders across supply chain, planning, manufacturing, logistics operations, finance, IT, procurement, trade compliance, or customer-facing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead global customer logistics strategy, product flow optimization, and logistics transformation initiatives across regions, businesses, and functions.
• Improve product movement from source to customer, strengthen logistics governance, and deliver productivity, service, and cost improvements.
• Define and govern preferred physical product flow paths from source to customer, including integration into New Product Introduction flow plans.
• Collaborate with Business Supply Chain, Portfolio, Planning, Customer Operations, Manufacturing, IT, Finance, and regional teams to align logistics strategy with business priorities.
• Lead global logistics optimization programs, including network design, export flow optimization, direct shipping, consolidation, inbound logistics, and load factor improvement.
• Build and deploy global logistics engineering capabilities and establish governance, SOPs, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, Operations

Job description

3M Company is seeking a Global Logistics Senior Manager in Maplewood, MN. The role leads the global customer logistics strategy, drives product flow optimization, and delivers measurable productivity and cost improvements across regions and functions.

You will partner with multiple functions to align logistics priorities, oversee optimization programs, and build a high-performing global team of logistics professionals. A strong track record in logistics transformation is essential.