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Job Description:
Dangerous Goods Transportation Analyst
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 wide variety 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 a Dangerous Goods Transportation Analyst, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. The person hired for this role will support dangerous goods transportation regulatory compliance activities to facilitate and ensure 3M shipments are in compliance with national and international dangerous goods regulations.
This position will support daily US and global operations in the dangerous goods transportation regulatory and compliance processes, including classification, etc. This position supports US and global SAP/ERP deployments and dangerous goods management solutions. This is a very exciting time for the DG Transportation Regulatory Compliance area as we are in the midst of business transformation, developing and implementing globally harmonized policies, procedures and systems. This position requires excellent collaboration skills and a willingness to learn and work in the regulatory space with data information systems and cross-functional global teams.
Here, you will make an impact by:
Support the global product stewardship strategy and dangerous goods team strategy to assure alignment across 3M organizations
Provide subject matter expertise in dangerous goods regulations and transportation processes to support business operations and key strategic initiatives
Perform analysis of dangerous goods regulations, leveraging rulings and internal/external advice across 3M’s complex diversity of products and supply chain
Dangerous Goods Transportation & Compliance
Ensure domestic and international shipment compliance with applicable DG/HAZMAT regulations (e.g., UN MR, 49 CFR, IATA/ICAO, IMDG, ADR/other modes), policies, and procedures.
Partner with global transportation, operations, and business leads to identify DG compliance gaps and implement effective corrective actions.
Support internal audits and risk assessments of DG transportation activities to ensure regulatory adherence and continuous compliance improvement.
Assist with development, revision, and communication of DG policies, procedures, and compliance tools to internal stakeholders.
Provide regulatory interpretation and support for DG transportation.
Classification & Regulatory Analysis
Evaluate products/materials against regulatory criteria to determine correct DG classification and transportation requirements, including review of technical data (e.g., test results, SDS, formulation).
Maintain classification records, audit classifications for accuracy, and ensure documentation supports regulatory requirements.
Monitor regulatory updates and advise internal teams on impacts to classification and compliance processes.
Collaborate with product stewardship and technical SMEs to validate classification conclusions and resolve complex regulatory questions.
Systems & Data Support
Support global SAP/ERP DG master data and compliance systems, including data integrity and process improvements.
Assist with development and implementation of DG or hazardous materials management systems and tools that support compliance.
Training & Cross-Functional Support
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
OR
High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution and a minimum of 8+ years of experience in supply chain in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree education requirement
AND
Two (2) years of experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and writing/using data queries, extracts, and analysis in a private, public, government or military environment.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, manufacturing, environmental, health, safety, regulatory, chemistry, or, information technology from an accredited university
Minimum of (three) years of combined experience in environmental, health, safety and/or transportation regulatory and compliance, manufacturing, research and development, supply chain and/or information technology, logistics, or trade compliance
Experience with dangerous goods regulations, 49 CFR, UN Model Regulations, IATA, ICAO Technical Instructions, IMDG, ADR, Canada’s TDG regulations, or other transport or EHS&R regulations
Experience with systems such as CDMS, GGSM, SAP, FCS
Experience working with and leading cross functional teams including teams that are remotely located
Understanding of Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulatory and Compliance impacts on business operations
Demonstrate skill at effectively influencing multiple levels of a large and complex organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of the supply chain process from end to end in SAP for DG functions including DG master data, TM system, to BOL and EDI generation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write and to effectively communicate, clear, concise, and well thought out regulatory, transport, and compliance requirements.
Ability to create, lead, work in a team atmosphere, and influence change for success.
Work Location: On-site 4 days a week/hybrid in London, Canada or another Canadian 3M site location
Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: Not Authorized
3M Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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