Job Title
Control Tower 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 Control Tower Global Manager, you will serve as the manager responsible to deliver the Global Control Tower Systems strategy 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 Control Tower 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 Control Tower 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 Control Tower system strategy 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 Control Tower.
• Lead the integration of control tower with other systems at 3M such as SAP ERP and TM.
• Lead the Control Tower team to constantly simplify, standardize and innovate in the Control Tower space.
• Stay abreast of market and technology trends to ensure 3M stay ahead of the curve.
• Ensure that the Control Tower 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 fields (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 Control Tower systems such as FourKites, Project 44 and Blue Yonder.
• 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 Maplewood, MN (at least 4 days per week in office)

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: No authorized.

Must be legally authorized to work in the US 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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