Field Operations Sr Analyst

Senior Field Operations Specialist

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We offer an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government, or military experience into a 3M career.

As a Senior Field Operations Specialist, you will serve as the first line of support to USAC plants for ocean shipping inquiries and execution, covering all modes including drayage to port and trucking to consolidation centers.

• Provide regional coverage and operational support across consolidation center sites and drayage touchpoints.
• Capture and communicate demand signals from plants and consolidation centers to support container, booking, and capacity forecasting.
• Assist with short‑ and medium‑term volume forecasting to inform planning across first‑leg operations.
• Support drayage carrier escalations and assist with pool management coordination.
• Monitor first‑leg KPIs and flag cost or service deviations for corrective action.
• Assist with OSD processing, load plan coordination, and booking support as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives targeting cost reduction across first‑leg spend.
• Maintain accurate records in ERP and WMS systems; support TMS data integrity.
• Coordinate cross‑functionally with sites, traffic management, freight forwarders, and 3M stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Six years of experience in supply chain within a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Four years of experience with ocean or air freight.
• Two years of experience with trucking and/or drayage operations.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed:

• Working knowledge of ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; comfortable supporting multiple plants and sites across regions.

Onsite:
Maplewood, MN – at least 4 days a week in office.

May include up to 50% domestic travel. Relocation assistance may be authorized.

Expected compensation range: $124,127 – $151,710 (base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences, and retirement plans.

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

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.