3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Job Description: Overview: The Channel Operations Manager for the Automotive Vertical is responsible for managing and optimizing the distribution channels to ensure efficient delivery of products and services. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, analyzing channel performance, and implementing strategies to enhance channel effectiveness. Key Responsibilities: + Channel Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of distribution channels within the automotive vertical, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. + Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze channel performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to optimize channel efficiency. + Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with channel partners, including distributors, retailers, and other stakeholders, to foster collaboration and drive mutual growth. + Strategy Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute channel strategies that align with overall business goals and market trends. + Inventory Management: Ensure optimal inventory levels across channels to meet demand while minimizing excess stock and associated costs. + Training and Support: Provide training and support to channel partners to enhance their capabilities and ensure compliance with company standards and policies. + Market Research: Conduct market research to identify new channel opportunities and stay informed about industry developments and competitor activities. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly. 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here (http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1274940O/3m-jobs-country-data-privacy-statements-external.pdf) , select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.