Transportation Specialist

Solventum

. Manage day-to-day ocean and air freight operations originating in the Americas, including shipment planning, booking, export coordination, shipment visibility, and delivery performance .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeEagan • Minnesota • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,600 - $147,950 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing ocean and air freight operations, including shipment planning, logistics data analysis, and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and optimize transportation strategies for cost reduction and service performance.

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Transportation ManagementLogistics Data AnalysisFreight Forwarding OperationsStakeholder CommunicationContinuous Improvement Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Shipment PlanningExport CoordinationKPI MonitoringCapacity PlanningCost Reduction StrategiesProcess StandardizationLogistics System EnhancementsComplex Issue ResolutionData-Driven RecommendationsProject Management

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationInfluencing Without AuthorityCustomer Requirement IdentificationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsTransportation Management SystemsSAP

Industry Keywords

Ocean FreightAir FreightLogisticsImport/ExportSupply ChainTrade ComplianceQuality AssuranceRegulatory Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day ocean and air freight operations originating in the Americas, including shipment planning, booking, export coordination, shipment visibility, and delivery performance
Monitor freight forwarder performance through operating standards, KPIs, and corrective action plans
Resolve transportation disruptions, capacity constraints, shipment delays, and service escalations through recovery plans and alternative routing solutions
Provide operational expertise and data-driven recommendations for transportation strategies, budgets, capacity planning, sourcing initiatives, network optimization, and cost-saving opportunities
Partner with procurement, manufacturing, distribution, regional operations, Trade Compliance, Quality, and Regulatory teams
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and transportation projects involving service performance, shipment visibility, process standardization, cost reduction, and logistics system enhancements
Manage project scope, priorities, timelines, resources, budgets, and milestones
Serve as the ocean and air freight subject matter expert and communicate transportation performance, capacity risks, shipment exceptions, market conditions, and project updates to regional and global stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) AND seven (7) years of experience in transportation, logistics, and/or import/export OR High School Diploma/GED (completed and verified prior to start) AND eleven (11) years of experience in transportation, logistics, and/or import/export
Advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related discipline (additional qualification)
Experience using ERP systems and/or transportation management systems, including SAP
Experience supporting air and ocean freight forwarding operations
Experience analyzing transportation or logistics data
Experience independently analyzing and resolving complex transportation, logistics, and/or import/export issues
Experience communicating complex transportation or logistics information to stakeholders across functions and organizational levels
Experience identifying and addressing customer requirements and resolving transportation or logistics service issues
Experience influencing and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision
Health Savings Accounts
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Paid Absences
Retirement Benefits
Hybrid work eligibility with some remote work
Remote eligibility in the United States
Relocation Assistance may be authorized