USAC Area Portfolio Manager

3M•Maplewood, MN

12d•$164,612 - $201,193•Onsite

About The Position

The USAC Aerospace & Defense Portfolio Manager for Functional and Design Films drives area portfolio growth in alignment with global strategy and supports USAC portfolio operating-plan attainment for sales, OLCG% and gross margin at standard. The role executes the area operating plan, including pricing strategy, product mix and marketing growth programs, aligned with the Global Portfolio strategic marketing plan. It leads successful launches, commercialization and the overall health of global NPI, NTI and Grow Fast programs in the area, and delivers accurate demand plans to meet customer expectations. The position engages sales teams, customers and industry partners to share area insights on customer and market trends and inform product development, marketing and growth strategies. The role is on-site at the 3M Center in Maplewood, Minnesota, at least four days per week, and may involve up to 20% domestic travel. Relocation assistance may be authorized. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified before starting.
Five combined years of experience in marketing, sales, channel management and/or customer service in a private, public, government or military environment.
Proficiency working in 3M systems, such as Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables), SAP, PowerBI, SFDC, GDPT/Vendavo/Vistex and Horizon.
Strong analytical and Excel capabilities, project management skills, experience leading cross-functional teams, and outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Ten combined years of experience in marketing, sales, channel management and/or customer service in a private, public, government or military environment.
Proficiency working in 3M systems, such as Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables), SAP, PowerBI, SFDC, GDPT/Vendavo/Vistex and Horizon.
Strong analytical and Excel capabilities, project management skills, experience leading cross-functional teams, and outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Understanding of and experience with strategic pricing.
Ability to translate a global portfolio strategy into area-adapted tactics, including prioritization of regions and/or segments.
IBP demand planning experience.
Master’s degree in business, marketing and/or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
Advanced P&L financial acumen and analytics experience.
Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.

Responsibilities

Drive area portfolio growth actions aligned with global strategy to support USAC portfolio operating-plan attainment for sales, OLCG% and gross margin at standard.
Execute the area operating plan, including pricing strategy, product mix and marketing growth programs, in alignment with the Global Portfolio strategic marketing plan.
Lead and manage successful launch, commercialization and overall health of global NPI, NTI and Grow Fast programs in the area.
Deliver accurate demand plans to meet customer expectations.
Engage with sales teams, customers and industry partners to provide area insights on customer and market trends and inform new product development, marketing and growth strategies.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards and engaging in continuous improvement.