USAC Area Portfolio Manager

Job Description: Job Title Area Portfolio Manager   Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World 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 that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity 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  As an USAC Aerospace & Defense Portfolio Manager for Functional and Design Films, 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: • Driving area portfolio growth actions aligned to global strategy to support the USAC Portfolio OP attainment of $ Sales, OLCG% and Gross Margin $ at standard • Executing the area operating plan including pricing strategy, product mix and marketing growth programs, in alignment with the Global Portfolio strategic marketing plan • Leading and managing successful launch, commercialization and overall health of global NPI’s, NTI’s, and Grow Fast programs in the Area • Delivering accurate demand plans to meet customer expectations • Engaging with sales teams, customers and industry partners to provide Area insights on customer and market trends to form new product development, marketing and growth strategies   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) • Five (5) combined years of experience in marketing, sales, channel management and/or customer service in a private, public, government or military environment • Proficiency working in 3M systems (e.g., Microsoft Excel - pivot tables, SAP, PowerBI, SFDC, GDPT/Vendavo/Vistex, Horizon) • Skills including strong analytical/Excel capabilities, project management, experience leading cross-functional teams, and outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Ten (10) combined years of experience in marketing, sales, channel management and/or customer service in a private, public, government or military environment • Proficiency working in 3M systems (e.g., Microsoft Excel - pivot tables, SAP, PowerBI, SFDC, GDPT/Vendavo/Vistex, Horizon) • Skills including strong analytical/Excel capabilities, project management, experience leading cross-functional teams, and outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication • Strategic pricing understanding and experience • Ability to translate a global portfolio strategy into area adapted tactics including prioritization of regions and/or segments • IBP demand planning experience • Master’s degree in business, marketing and/or related discipline from an accredited institution • Advanced P&L financial acumen and analytics experience • Experience in the aerospace or defense industry Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center 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 competitiv