Global Logistics Manager (m/f/x)

Stellenbeschreibung

Global Logistics Manager (m/f/x)

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As the Global Logistics Manager, you will serve as a key enabler of visibility, performance management, and process optimization across 3M’s global logistics operations. Your responsibilities include developing standardized scorecards, operational cadence routines, and strategic initiatives across end-to-end air, ocean and consolidation center operations, while also leading process engineering, digitization, and cost-efficiency initiatives. Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and external logistics providers, you will translate complex data into actionable insights, streamline processes, and ensure global alignment with business objectives.

As a Global Logistics Manager, 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:

• Monitor and report logistics performance through standardized scorecards, enabling consistent visibility across regions and functions.

• Lead operational cadence routines (weekly, monthly, quarterly) with global and regional leadership.

• Map, standardize, and simplify logistics and transportation processes to drive efficiency, scalability, and digital enablement.

• Develop and deploy digital tools and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to improve visibility of inbound freight spend, load factors, detention & demurrage (D&D), consolidation center costs, and productivity metrics.

• Oversee execution of global logistics strategies, ensuring alignment with operational and business roadmaps.

• Support global logistics cost-of-quality initiatives.

• Drive development of operational and strategic plans in collaboration with distribution, transportation, finance, procurement, and trade compliance.

• Lead training and change management to ensure user adoption of new global tools and processes.

• Track project savings, CO₂ reduction, and performance metrics, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.

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 in Engineering, Business Administration and/or Supply Chain/Logistics related fields.

• Significant experience in Logistics/Transportation, Supply Chain, Business Operations, Strategy, Process Improvement and/or Project Management.

• Strong track record of leading cross-functional projects, process standardization, and business reviews.

• Solid understanding of supply chain/logistics operations, data flows, and logistics cost structures.

• Fluent in English language both verbal and written

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

• Proven track record as a self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) for creating executive-level presentations and summaries.

• Strong project management skills, including PMO processes, portfolio governance, and agile methodology.

• Lean Six Sigma certification with success in continuous improvement and change management initiatives.

• Ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments across multiple organizational layers and geographies.

• Excellent communication and change management skills to influence executive and global stakeholders.

• Experience with logistics systems (ERP, TMS, WMS) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Excel).

Job Specifics:

Work location: This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office at 3M office in Langenthal, Switzerland

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Working Pattern: Full-time

Relocation Assistance: Not authorised

Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations? 

If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Resources for You

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.

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