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About the Role
3M is seeking a Packaging Data Automation Analyst to join our global Packaging team. In this role, you will design and deliver data-driven solutions that empower business decisions across 3M's global teams. Working at the intersection of Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Process Automation, you will play a key role in driving efficiency and transparency across our Packaging functions worldwide.
This position offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional, multicultural teams across regions, applying modern BI and automation tools to solve real business problems at a global scale.
What You Will Do
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across regions to translate business needs into scalable digital solutions, driving efficiency and data transparency.
- Apply a rational, structured mindset to problem-solving, ensuring solutions are logical, sustainable, and aligned with business priorities.
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and governance across all dashboards, reports, and automated processes.
- Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards that translate complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders across Packaging functions and regions.
- Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets from multiple enterprise data sources.
- Build automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) and SharePoint to streamline workflows, eliminate manual tasks, and improve productivity.
- Provide training, documentation, and coaching to end-users to promote adoption of self-service analytics and digital tools.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–6 years of relevant experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or digital solutions development.
- Strong technical expertise in dashboarding, data modeling, and process automation.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English required; Chinese (Mandarin) language skills are a plus.
Required Software Proficiency
- Power BI (advanced dashboard design, DAX, data modeling)
- SQL (query writing, optimization, data extraction and transformation)
- Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
- SharePoint (site design, lists, workflows, integration)
- Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Python and AWS are a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven track record delivering end-to-end dashboard and automation solutions that generated measurable business value.
- Experience integrating data from enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, PLM, CRM) into BI platforms.
- Strong rational and analytical mindset with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and translate them into data-driven solutions.
- Demonstrated facility working with data, identifying patterns, and delivering clear, actionable recommendations.
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach, initiative, and ability to manage rapidly changing priorities.
- Passion for digital innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.
- Experience collaborating with global/regional teams across different time zones.
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