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USAC Logistics Modal Manager
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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 you choose to work at 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 Role The USAC Logistics Modal Manager is responsible for developing and executing USAC Domestic operational standards, and strategies for truckload, intermodal, LTL, and parcel modes. This role ensures the optimal balance of cost, service, and quality while driving performance improvement initiatives and building strong partnerships with domestic truckload, LTL, and parcel providers. The individual will be responsible for mode-level cost performance, service strategy, and carrier connectivity directly enabling Transportation Excellence capability across the enterprise.
Leading Modal Policy & Strategy Development
Develop and maintain KPI standards for Truckload Intermodal, LTL, and Parcel in alignment with the Transportation Excellence Capability Hub.
Collaborate with our Sourcing teams to create strategic content and playbooks to balance cost, service, and quality across modes.
Lead carrier, route, and mode selection both during and outside of annual bid cycles.
Owning Optimization and Productivity
Drive strategic plan initiatives (e.g. Parcel to LTL, LTL Consolidation, modal shifts) to achieve financial targets.
Own and monitor mode-level cost performance for Truckload, LTL, and Parcel.
Partner with Finance and Procurement on budgeting, forecasting, and cost variance reviews.
Advancing the Service Journey
Define and own performance strategy at the lane level, including service definitions for cross-border transportation.
Ensure provider service delivery meets contracted KPI’s across all domestic carriers.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for service deviations.
Driving Performance with Partners
Lead escalation and deviation management with truckload, intermodal, LTL, and parcel carriers.
Develop and maintain carrier roadmaps to align with enterprise EHS, safety, and sustainability targets.
Drive digital connectivity for real-time visibility, milestone tracking, and emissions reporting.
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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
Seven (7) years of Supply Chain Operations experience in supply chain / logistics with direct experience managing truckload, intermodal, LTL, or parcel modes in a private, public, government or military environment.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Master’s degree in Business discipline from an accredited institution.
Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics and multi-modal operations experience with combination of transportation modes including but not limited to: FTL, IM, LTL, Rail, Flat- Bed, Parcel, Dedicated and Cartage.
Strong analytical and systems skill set including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Access, Tableau, SAP, TMS, WMS, etc.
Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving performance improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical skills and financial acumen.
Excellent written & oral communication skills, presentation skills, and interpersonal skills.
Advanced Microsoft suite skills.
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 20% domestic.
Relocation Assistance: May be Authorized.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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.
Pay & Benefits Overview Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/16/2025 To 11/15/2025 Or until filled All 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. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, 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 & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & 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 10/16/2025 To 11/15/2025 Or until filled All 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. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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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 you choose to work at 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 Role The USAC Logistics Modal Manager is responsible for developing and executing USAC Domestic operational standards, and strategies for truckload, intermodal, LTL, and parcel modes. This role ensures the optimal balance of cost, service, and quality while driving performance improvement initiatives and building strong partnerships with domestic truckload, LTL, and parcel providers. The individual will be responsible for mode-level cost performance, service strategy, and carrier connectivity directly enabling Transportation Excellence capability across the enterprise.
Leading Modal Policy & Strategy Development
Develop and maintain KPI standards for Truckload Intermodal, LTL, and Parcel in alignment with the Transportation Excellence Capability Hub.
Collaborate with our Sourcing teams to create strategic content and playbooks to balance cost, service, and quality across modes.
Lead carrier, route, and mode selection both during and outside of annual bid cycles.
Owning Optimization and Productivity
Drive strategic plan initiatives (e.g. Parcel to LTL, LTL Consolidation, modal shifts) to achieve financial targets.
Own and monitor mode-level cost performance for Truckload, LTL, and Parcel.
Partner with Finance and Procurement on budgeting, forecasting, and cost variance reviews.
Advancing the Service Journey
Define and own performance strategy at the lane level, including service definitions for cross-border transportation.
Ensure provider service delivery meets contracted KPI’s across all domestic carriers.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for service deviations.
Driving Performance with Partners
Lead escalation and deviation management with truckload, intermodal, LTL, and parcel carriers.
Develop and maintain carrier roadmaps to align with enterprise EHS, safety, and sustainability targets.
Drive digital connectivity for real-time visibility, milestone tracking, and emissions reporting.
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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
Seven (7) years of Supply Chain Operations experience in supply chain / logistics with direct experience managing truckload, intermodal, LTL, or parcel modes in a private, public, government or military environment.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Master’s degree in Business discipline from an accredited institution.
Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics and multi-modal operations experience with combination of transportation modes including but not limited to: FTL, IM, LTL, Rail, Flat- Bed, Parcel, Dedicated and Cartage.
Strong analytical and systems skill set including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Access, Tableau, SAP, TMS, WMS, etc.
Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving performance improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical skills and financial acumen.
Excellent written & oral communication skills, presentation skills, and interpersonal skills.
Advanced Microsoft suite skills.
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 20% domestic.
Relocation Assistance: May be Authorized.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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.
Pay & Benefits Overview Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/16/2025 To 11/15/2025 Or until filled All 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. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, 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 & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & 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 10/16/2025 To 11/15/2025 Or until filled All 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. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Terms of Use & Privacy Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here and select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
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