Sr. Manager, Asia Logisitcs

3M Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global innovation company in Singapore is seeking a Sr. Manager, Asia Logistics to lead import and export operations and ensure transportation quality. The ideal candidate must have 8+ years of logistics experience, managing air and ocean networks in Asia, along with a relevant bachelor’s degree. This position offers the chance to play a vital role in optimizing logistics performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role may require some travel and leadership in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in global logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• Strong experience managing air and ocean transportation networks in Asia.
• Experience leading cross-regional or global initiatives in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Global Logistics Control Tower operations for Asia.
• Develop and execute regional logistics strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of ocean carriers and freight forwarders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems.

Skills

Logistics management

Transportation networks

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Performance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering

Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

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This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

Role Overview

The Sr. Manager, Asia Logistics is responsible for leading end-to-end import and export operations across the Asia region while driving global transportation quality excellence. This role oversees Control Tower operations, optimizes air and ocean networks, and ensures consistent, high-quality transportation performance aligned with enterprise, ESC(Enterprise Supply Chain), and corporate objectives.

The position plays a critical leadership role in advancing logistics reliability, service quality, cost efficiency, and operational resilience through strong partner management, performance governance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and oversee Global Logistics Control Tower operations for Asia, ensuring efficient, compliant, and high-performing import and export execution.
• Develop and execute regional logistics strategies aligned with global standards, enterprise priorities, and ESC critical targets.
• Partner with global logistics leadership to ensure consistent operating models, performance metrics, and quality standards across regions.
• Lead global transportation quality initiatives, establishing service expectations, quality frameworks, and corrective‑action governance with carriers and forwarders.
• Ensure Asia air and ocean import/export strategies align with global network design, service reliability objectives, and cost‑optimization goals.

Operational Management

• Manage air and ocean transportation flows across Asia to ensure optimal service levels, material availability, and network resilience.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of ocean carriers and freight forwarders against cost, on‑time delivery, quality, safety, speed, and reliability metrics.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for transportation disruptions, quality issues, and recurring service failures.
• Drive standardization of operating procedures, escalation models, and quality controls in partnership with global logistics teams.

Performance & Partner Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers in the region.
• Lead structured performance and quality reviews with logistics partners, ensuring accountability to service‑level agreements and continuous improvement commitments.
• Define, track, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation quality, reliability, transit time, cost, and service consistency.
• Act as a regional escalation point for critical logistics and transportation quality issues.

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and network design to enhance Control Tower effectiveness and transportation quality.
• Leverage data, analytics, and digital tools to drive proactive risk management, performance visibility, and decision‑making.
• Stay current on logistics industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in Asia to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Contribute to global logistics transformation initiatives focused on improving end‑to‑end performance, quality, and customer experience.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in global logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• Strong experience managing air and ocean transportation networks in Asia.
• Experience leading cross‑regional or global initiatives in a matrixed organization.

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent).
• Proven track record in carrier and freight forwarder performance management.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Background in transportation quality management, service reliability, or network optimization.
• Familiarity with regulatory and trade compliance requirements in Asia.

Work location

Woodlands, Singapore

Relocation Assistance

Not authorized

Travel

May include up to 25 % domestic/international

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Safety

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Please note

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