Field Operations Analyst

Job Title Field Operations Analyst Overview This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. Collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world and contribute to just-in-time material flow from purchase to finished products. You will develop production plans, perform risk assessments and/or warehouse audits, lead projects and initiatives, and provide transportation support services to assigned plants, product divisions, branches and distribution centers while working with carrier personnel to meet service requirements and drive cost/service improvements. Responsibilities Own demand signal capture and short- to medium-term volume forecasting to support container planning and booking alignment Build and maintain dashboards tracking first leg KPIs including cost per container, drayage spend, carrier performance, and network volume Conduct cost analysis and surface savings opportunities across consolidation centers and drayage spend Support CI target tracking against annual spend reduction goals Maintain accurate records across ERP, WMS, and TMS platforms Partner with plants, traffic management, freight forwarders, and consolidation center teams to ensure data integrity Produce regular reporting for leadership on first leg cost performance and trends Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across first leg operations Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited university OR High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution with 7+ years of supply chain experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree 1 year experience with ocean or air freight AND/OR drayage, intermodal, or trucking operations 1 year of SAP or equivalent ERP experience required Additional qualifications that could help you succeed Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) preferred Strong analytical and communication skills; comfortable working across multiple sites and stakeholders Familiarity with data analytics tools and languages is a plus (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, etc.) Work location and travel Onsite – Maplewood, MN at least 4 days a week in office Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international Relocation and work authorization 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) Compensation The expected compensation range for this position is $95,750 - $115,750, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. Supporting your well-being 3M offers programs to support physical and financial well-being. 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies to ensure competitive pay and benefits. Additional information All US-based 3M full-time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement covers confidentiality, trade secrets, conflicts of interest and invention assignment. 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 law. 3M requires you to provide your education and work history to be considered for this role. Legal and privacy 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement apply. Please review the terms before applying. You will be asked to confirm agreement with the terms prior to submission. #J-18808-Ljbffr