Commercial Branding & Transportation USAC Portfolio Manager

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This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As the Commercial Branding & Transportation USAC Portfolio Manager, you will lead product and portfolio management for our colored films and conspicuity portfolios. 3M’s-colored films and conspicuity business is comprised of Illuminated Signage films, opaque films, and conspicuity to support visual communication of brand, design, and safety in the fleet, rail, building, and OEM space. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to tailor marketing programs, manage and lead successful product launches, and provide market insights to drive business performance and inform strategic marketing plans. Additionally, you will oversee pricing strategies, engage with sales teams, and support strategic key accounts.  Here, you will make an impact by: 

• Leading product and portfolio management for the USAC area. 

• Leading USAC Colored Film and Conspicuity OP attainment (OLCG% and GM%) 

• Driving profitable results aligned to business priorities and strategies. Responsible for overall execution of the operating plan including area pricing strategy, mix management plans, demand review input, and Area MRE & QOR guidance 

• Leading and managing successful launch and commercialization of NPIs including developing and achieving NPI targets and supporting successful E2E commercialization 

• Providing support and guidance to countries on training and education related to new product introductions. 

• Working closely with cross-functional team members to tailor USAC prioritized programs and tactics for implementation  

• Providing area insights into customer, competitor, and market trends to inform new product development and marketing strategy 

• Adapting and creating portfolio strategies and marketing plans for successful implementation in USAC 

• Working closely with commercial and marketing center teams to develop and execute end user and channel programs  

• Delivering accurate demand plans and forecasts to meet customer expectations 

• Support for creation of new custom colors and film constructions as well as life cycle management of SKUs including creating, updating, and discontinuing products  

• Review, maintain and update 3M web content as well as overseeing content translation processes for Canada and ensuring timely updates and improvements of web page content. 

• Managing and utilizing data and appropriate analytics (SFDC, PowerBI) to enhance and drive business performance 

• Leading pricing management for the area including standard pricing simplification, NPI commercialization, SPA review and simplification, and overall profitability.  

• Engaging with sales teams for new customer growth opportunities including identifying new customers/segments as well as business development of new strategic customers.  

• Managing escalations identified by the area sales teams, including managing issues like delivery, quality and pricing. 

• Managing the coordination of product samples and sample management platforms.  

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 business, marketing, or analytics (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) combined years of experience in Marketing, Sales, and/or Business in a private, public, government, or military environment 

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

• Expertise equivalent to that which would be obtained in a master’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Marketing, or Strategy 

• Experience identifying and understanding customer pain points and translating into new product ideas 

• Ability to use analytics to take projects effectively from analysis to insight and implementation 

• Advanced P&L financial acumen and analytics experience 

• Proficiency working in 3M systems (e.g., Microsoft Excel - pivot tables, SAP, PowerBI, SFDC, GDPT/Vendavo/Vistex, Horizon)

• Experience in sales or experience in a customer facing role

•  Analytical aptitude with strong ability to turn data insights into action, with effective storytelling 

• Understanding of price management and financial acumen (Net Sales, MDF/Rebate, GM, COGS) 

​Work Location: Hybrid to Maplewood in office 4 days a week.

Travel: May include up to 20% domestic and international based on projects

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. 

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