Logistics Sourcing Specialist - USAC

3M

110d • $164,612 - $201,193

About The Position

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. As a Logistics Sourcing Specialist – USAC, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by leading USAC Domestic logistics RFPs in Third-party Logistics Consolidation centers, Warehouse, Distribution centers, Rail car & Trailer leases, freight audit, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and five (5) years of transportation or Logistics sourcing experience in a private, public, government or military environment OR High School diploma and seven (7) years of transportation or Logistics sourcing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Strong program management and problem solving skills and collaboration across teams, functions and organization.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering or Supply Chain management from an accredited institution.
• Ten (10) years of Transportation and Warehouse Sourcing in a private, public, government or military environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide sourcing advice and consult with logistics team to set short-term strategic direction and operating plans for transportation.
• Responsible for cost reduction, cash improvement opportunities, supply risk management, and sourcing initiatives and tools.
• Support management of accounts payable ledger and purchase order transaction management.
• Lead USAC logistics RFPs: Third-party Logistics Consolidation centers, Warehouse, Distribution centers, Rail car & Trailer leases, freight audit, and other logistics contracts.
• Negotiate sourcing contracts and build strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Develop a contract repository system and a methodology for tracking contract expirations.
• Drive and support the implementation of cost-saving programs with logistics providers.
• Review Third-party Logistics Consolidation centers, Warehouse, Distribution centers, Rail car & Trailer leases, freight audit, cost structures to identify opportunities for savings.
• Conduct RFIs and RFPs to identify the most suitable carriers.
• Analyze market trends related to labor, regional real estate to proactively engage suppliers for future sourcing decisions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree