Job Description:Job Title Control Tower SpecialistCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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.The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs the Control Tower Specialist, you will serve as a subject matter advisor to the Global Control Tower Manager and to the wider 3M organization.  The Global Control Tower System will be a key enabler of visibility, shipment tracking and control, process control and performance management of 3M’s global logistics footprint. The responsibilities of this position include advising the Control Tower strategy execution globally, implementing process and data requirements, enabling scorecards and advising on performance management improvement. In addition, this role will require comprehensive cross-functional stakeholder management and strong external logistics service provider liaison. As a Control Tower Specialist, 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:<ul><li>Ensuring the successful implementation of the Control Tower System globally to unlock improved performance and streamline work.</li><li>Participating in the change management journey at 3M as we progress from many disparate systems to one standardized global platform.</li><li>Be a key advisor towards establishing standard process and data design to simplify the future deployments of Control Tower.</li><li>Advice on how to integrate Control Tower with other systems at 3M such as SAP TM.</li><li>Stay abreast of market and technology trends to ensure 3M stays ahead of the curve.</li><li>Enable the Global Control Tower Manager to ensure that the Control Tower strategy is aligned with the strategic objectives and goals of 3M.</li><li>Develop specified training material for users and ensure that the material is constantly refreshed.</li></ul>Your Skills and Expertise  To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Business Administration, Technology and/or Supply Chain/Logistics (completed and verified prior to start)</li><li>Seven (7) years of combined experience in Logistics/Transportation, Supply Chain, Business Operations with an emphasis on technology and systems in a private, public, government or military environment</li></ul>Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:<ul><li>Proficiency in Control Tower Systems such as FourKites, Blue Yonder, Project44 and similar systems</li><li>Proven track record as a self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), with experience creating executive-level presentations and summaries.</li><li>Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage.</li><li>Ability to navigate and manage complex, matrixed environments across multiple organizational layers and geographies.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to derive insights from complex transportation and capacity data.</li><li>Demonstrated interpersonal and influencing skills, with capacity for proactive learning, process improvement, and driving organizational change.</li></ul>Work location: This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office at 3M Center, located in Maplewood, MN.Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/internationalRelocation Assistance: No authorized.Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain non-U.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Companys sole election.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. Chat with MaxFor assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruitingApplicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $141,150 - $172,517, 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 &amp; Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care &amp; 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/.Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/22/2025 To 10/22/2025 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. 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