Transportation Technology Director

Job Description:

Job Title
Transportation Technology Director

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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 diversity 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

The Transportation Technology Director will play a pivotal role in enhancing and optimizing transportation systems and visibility platforms within 3M. This position requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of transportation technology and a proven track record of managing complex projects.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating current deployments, ensuring system performance, and maintaining strong relationships with technology providers. This role will also involve program management, process reengineering, and the development of training content to support 3M operations.

Core Responsibilities:

Evaluate and Identify Gaps:

• Assess existing deployments across transportation systems to identify gaps and areas for improvement.

Lead Visibility Platform Strategy & Management:

• Oversee the implementation, optimization, and performance of transportation visibility platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational needs.

Enhance Supply Chain Transparency:

• Drive improvements in real-time visibility across the transportation network by leveraging advanced tracking and analytics solutions.

Measure System Performance:

• Monitor and measure system performance, data quality, and adoption rates to ensure optimal functionality and user satisfaction. Establish and maintain KPIs and reporting mechanisms to measure platform effectiveness, track key metrics, and provide actionable insights to enhance transportation efficiency

Maintain Relationships:

• Maintain strong relationships with Transportation Technology providers and AI Partners and lead quarterly business reviews to ensure alignment and continuous improvement. Stay informed on emerging trends in visibility technologies and lead initiatives to adopt solutions that improve supply chain accuracy and efficiency.

Program Management:

• Program-manage process mapping and reengineering initiatives to ensure full leverage of Transportation Technology solutions.

Develop Training Content:

• Develop and improve training content to facilitate new employee onboarding and ensure that product improvements are understood and leveraged in 3M operations.

​Business Requirement Documentation:

• Develop and maintain Business Requirement Documentation (BRD) for existing and new systems and technologies to ensure clarity and alignment with business needs.

Liaise with IT:

• Liaise with IT to ensure proper awareness, resourcing, and prioritization of Transportation needs in the 3M global IT roadmap.

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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Ten (10+) years of supply chain experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Seven (7) years or more of experience in logistics technology or logistics operations space
• Five (5) years or more of experience in logistics technology selection, logistics visibility, implementation and/or deployment
• One (1) year or more of process management and program management
• BA or higher required in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Familiarity with Logistics Technology ecosystem, including WMS/WES, TMS, Visibility platforms, sourcing platforms and freight payment required

Skills:

• Strong understanding of transportation visibility technologies and their practical application in enhancing supply chain performance.
• Exceptional analytical abilities, with experience developing and tracking performance metrics.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.

Leadership:

• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, manage complex projects, and guide teams through technology implementations.

Work location: Position located in 3M HQ

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).

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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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $222,044 - $271,387, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. 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 is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

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