Americas Transportation Operations Leader

Solventum

Americas Transportation Operations Leader overseeing freight execution for Solventum’s healthcare solutions. Driving carrier strategy, compliance, cost, service, and supply-chain continuity across regional markets.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeEagan • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $187,600 - $257,950 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading transportation operations, developing regional strategies, and managing logistics systems while ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness. Proven ability to influence decisions, build stakeholder relationships, and drive performance through effective leadership and collaboration.

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Transportation Operations ManagementCarrier ManagementTransportation Management SystemsLogistics SystemsLeadership and Team Development

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Hard Skills

Freight ExecutionImport/Export CoordinationOperational GovernanceAnalytics ToolsBudget DevelopmentContinuous Improvement InitiativesPerformance MonitoringCost ManagementSupply Chain ProcessesRegional Operating Requirements

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingCustomer Focus

Tools & Technologies

ERP PlatformsFreight Audit and Payment Processes

Industry Keywords

TransportationLogisticsSupply ChainComplianceCost-Effectiveness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead transportation operations across the Americas, ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective, and reliable domestic, cross-border, and international freight movements
Develop regional strategies, operating plans, budgets, carrier strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives
Direct transportation activities across markets and functions by setting priorities, allocating resources, monitoring performance, and driving results against service, cost, quality, and compliance objectives
Provide leadership and development for the transportation team, including coaching, performance management, engagement, succession planning, and talent development
Manage transportation challenges, service disruptions, carrier performance issues, capacity constraints, and escalations
Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Trade Compliance, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Planning, Commercial teams, and external logistics providers
Influence transportation decisions across global logistics, affecting customer service, supply continuity, freight spend, compliance, and supply chain performance
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders while demonstrating accountability, collaboration, ethical leadership, and customer focus
Support corporate initiatives, ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards, and contribute to strategic and operational priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, transportation, business, engineering, or a related field
10–12 years of experience
Experience with transportation operations, carrier management, freight execution, import/export coordination, logistics systems, operational governance, and related supply chain processes
Experience with regional operating requirements, customer expectations, and transportation market dynamics
Experience with transportation management systems, ERP platforms, freight audit and payment processes, analytics tools, and relevant corporate systems
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status
Master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution
Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence across functions and drive results through others

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable incentive pay, if eligible
Medical, Dental & Vision
Health Savings Accounts
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Paid Absences
Retirement Benefits
Relocation assistance may be authorized
Hybrid work arrangement