Logistics Sourcing Analyst

Job Description:

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Logistics Sourcing Analyst – EMEA, 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:

• Consults with Sourcing and transportation operations team to develop a standardized RFP documentation process for all EMEA regional ground modes. Own analytical aspects of RFx process for regional warehouse, DC, consolidation, deconsolidation and all modes of transportation including LTL, FTL, Intermodal, drayage, cartage, domestic and international parcel.
• Problem solving requires hypothetical thinking to determine best solutions for complex problems. Utilizes resources across work areas and departments to create solutions. Most complex problem solving may require in-depth interpretation and analysis for significantly different situations.

• Decisions impact one area of the organization and occasionally may impact multiple areas and countries within EMEA. Utilizing financial data, market intelligence and impacts for forecasts for operation planning.

• Develop, subject matter expertise (SME) on sourcing RFx platform – Build RFPs and develop format utilizing RFx platforms: Keelvar, Jagger, Coupa, Trimble, GEP, etc. with capability to develop scenario building in tool for cost vs. service comparison.
• Provide insights to sourcing managers (SMEs) on key market trends to assist in their supplier negotiations. Support SMEs in strategy development, data collection, continuous improvements.
• Develops systems to support sourcing information needs, with KPI’s for vendor relationship with air, ocean, ground freight, parcel, international freight and drayage suppliers.
• Develop BI reports that include supplier spend, price per mode trend, market intelligence reporting.
• Validate and publish cost vs market trend.
• Ensures compliance of corporate sourcing policies and procedures demonstrates company ethics and compliance values.
• Actively participates in relevant corporate programs/initiatives, complies with professional and quality standards, complies with corporate policies and procedures, and acts in a manner consistent with 3M’s values and ethical standards.

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) in Finance, Business administration or related.
• Two years of transportation, logistics sourcing or procurement experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Experience in Business and Data Analytics (Power BI, Snowflake, Tableau, Advance excel, Access, etc.)
• Advance English level

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

• Master’s degree in finance, Business Administration or related, from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of Sourcing in a private, public, government or military environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Strong program management, Analytical and problem-solving skills and collaboration across teams, functions and organization.
• Familiarity with RFx processes and tools, including support for RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Experience supporting sourcing or procurement activities for warehousing, distribution centers, 3PL, or 4PL services.
• Strong analytical, reporting, benchmarking, and data consolidation skills.
• Familiarity with logistics and procurement systems such as AS400, Ship Angel, Infor Nexus, freight approval tools, TMS, ERP, SAP, Blue Yonder, or Oracle

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.   

• Private medical care 
• Life insurance 
• Retirement scheme 
• Multisport card 
• Opportunity to work globally as part of an international organization 
• Work in a respectful, inclusive, and friendly environment with open door policy 
• Professional training and onboarding package 
• Supporting your professional development, possibility to gain certifications/co-founding studies 
• Supporting your work-life balance through being a part of community groups, CSR actions, volunteering 
• Internal integration events 
• An additional day of leave for one’s birthday

Job specifics:

• Location Information: Wrocław, Powstańców Śląskich
• Work arrangement: office based
• Working pattern: full time

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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