Regional Field Operations Analyst

3M•Maplewood, MN

3d•$95,750 - $115,750•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Regional Field Ops Analyst, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Developing production plans, performing risk assessments and/or warehouse audits. Leading projects as well as initiatives to ensure a just-in-time material flow from purchase to finished products. Works under minimal supervision. providing transportation support services to assigned plants, product divisions, branches and distribution centers regarding operational issues and cost/service improvement programs, working with carrier personnel in order to meet service requirements and to perform statistical analysis on routings and distribution methods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited university
4+ years of experience in supply chain
2+ Experience with ocean or air freight required
2+ Experience with trucking and/or drayage operations required
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Serve as 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
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.