Logistics Sourcing Analyst - Trade Compliance (m/f/x)
3M is hiring a Logistics Sourcing Analyst - Trade Compliance (m/f/x) in Wroclaw, Poland. Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.
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- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include logistics sourcing, trade compliance and customs clearance.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
- Level lists 759 other open roles at 3M.
AI in this role
Support sourcing activities for customs clearance, trade compliance, and related logistics services.
Job Description:
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Logistics Sourcing Analyst – Trade Compliance & Customs Clearance 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:
- Support sourcing activities for customs clearance, customs brokerage, trade compliance services, import/export support, and related logistics services.
- Partner with Trade Compliance Operations to support the globalization, standardization, and alignment of trade compliance sourcing processes across regions.
- Assist with RFx processes, including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs for customs brokers, trade compliance service providers, freight forwarders, and related logistics partners.
- Support supplier evaluation, bid analysis, pricing comparison, and award recommendation preparation.
- Maintain accurate sourcing documentation, supplier records, rate files, compliance documentation, and audit-support materials.
- Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and trade service providers to support required documentation, service requirements, and operational follow-up.
- Support supplier performance tracking against service, compliance, quality, cost, and responsiveness expectations.
- Assist in the preparation of supplier business reviews, performance dashboards, sourcing project updates, and stakeholder reports.
- Partner with logistics, procurement, trade compliance, finance, legal, and regional operations teams to align sourcing activities with business and compliance requirements.
- Support analysis of customs brokerage spend, trade compliance service costs, supplier performance, and regional service coverage.
- Help identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement, supplier consolidation, and service standardization.
- Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, regulatory developments, and industry practices related to customs brokerage and trade compliance services.
- Support contract management activities, including tracking contract status, service-level agreements, key performance indicators, pricing structures, and renewal timelines.
- Assist with supplier risk assessments, business continuity planning, onboarding requirements, and corrective action follow-up.
- Contribute to the development of global tools, templates, processes, and reporting methods to improve sourcing visibility and trade compliance support.
- Maintain strong communication and collaboration with global, regional, and local stakeholders.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Logistics, International Trade, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of experience in logistics sourcing, procurement, supply chain, trade compliance support, customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or a related field.
- Experience supporting sourcing events, supplier analysis, RFx activities, rate management, or contract documentation.
- Understanding of logistics operations, international trade flows, customs clearance processes, or import/export support activities.
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in regional or global environments.
- Strong analytical, reporting, documentation, and data consolidation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage recurring deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder requests.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in English.
Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Experience supporting customs brokerage, customs clearance, trade compliance, or international freight-related sourcing activities.
- Familiarity with import/export processes, trade documentation, customs broker operations, and logistics compliance requirements.
- Experience using sourcing platforms, procurement systems, supplier performance tools, TMS, ERP, or logistics reporting systems.
- Experience supporting multi-country, regional, or global sourcing initiatives.
- Knowledge of supplier performance management, service-level agreements, key performance indicators, and contract administration.
- Ability to work effectively with trade compliance, logistics, procurement, legal, finance, and operations teams.
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CIPS, CSCMP, or similar is a plus.
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.
- Private medical care
- Life insurance
- Retirement scheme
- Multisport card
- Opportunity to work globally as part of an international organization
- Work in a respectful, inclusive, and friendly environment with open door policy
- Professional training and onboarding package
- Supporting your professional development, possibility to gain certifications/co-founding studies
- Supporting your work-life balance through being a part of community groups, CSR actions, volunteering
- Internal integration events
- An additional day of leave for one’s birthday
Job specifics:
- Location: Wrocław, MidPoint 71, Powstańców Śląskich 9
- This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office.
Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?
If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Resources for You
For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.
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How we rate this
Logistics Sourcing Analyst - Trade Compliance (m/f/x) at 3M rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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