Manager, Global Freight Audit and Payment

3M; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 188,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

3M in Maplewood, MN is seeking a Global Freight Audit and Payment Manager to lead the end-to-end freight settlement for Global Logistics, driving accuracy, efficiency and cost controls.

You will develop global strategy, partner with International Transportation Operations, Finance and Technology, and define KPIs to improve cycle times and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Seven (7) years of logistics experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Three (3) years of experience in freight settlement activities in a private, public, government or military environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global freight audit and payment strategy, operating model, governance, and process standards for Global Logistics international transportation.
• Own the end-to-end Global Logistics freight settlement framework and process, including accruals, invoice receipt, audit, exception resolution, approval, payment, and allocation.
• Lead the strategy and deployment of freight audit and payment technology solutions, including platform capabilities, ERP and transportation-system integrations, master data, automation, and data quality.
• Establish and maintain financial controls that support payment accuracy, prevent duplicate or erroneous payments, ensure audit readiness, and comply with applicable accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with International Transportation Operations, Logistics Sourcing, Finance, and Technology to integrate freight settlement requirements into logistics processes and systems.
• Define, monitor, and improve freight audit and payment key performance indicators (KPIs) for Global Logistics.
• Lead global standardization and transformation initiatives that improve controls, reduce processing cost, and accelerate cycle times.
• Collaborate with Cost Control Tower and Finance to deliver required month-end reporting and actionable freight-spend analytics that support Global Logistics productivity priorities.

Skills

Freight settlement

Logistics experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Master’s degree in Supply Chain or Logistics

Job description

Global Freight Audit and Payment Manager

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 Global Freight Audit and Payment Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Develop and execute the global freight audit and payment strategy, operating model, governance, and process standards for Global Logistics international transportation.
• Own the end-to-end Global Logistics freight settlement framework and process, including accruals, invoice receipt, audit, exception resolution, approval, payment, and allocation.
• Lead the strategy and deployment of freight audit and payment technology solutions, including platform capabilities, ERP and transportation-system integrations, master data, automation, and data quality.
• Establish and maintain financial controls that support payment accuracy, prevent duplicate or erroneous payments, ensure audit readiness, and comply with applicable accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with International Transportation Operations, Logistics Sourcing, Finance, and Technology to integrate freight settlement requirements into logistics processes and systems.
• Define, monitor, and improve freight audit and payment key performance indicators (KPIs) for Global Logistics.
• Lead global standardization and transformation initiatives that improve controls, reduce processing cost, and accelerate cycle times.
• Collaborate with Cost Control Tower and Finance to deliver required month-end reporting and actionable freight-spend analytics that support Global Logistics productivity priorities.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Seven (7) years of logistics experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Three (3) years of experience in freight settlement activities in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain or Logistics from an accredited institution
• Seven (7) years of experience working with 3rd party logistics firms in a private, public, government or military environment
• Ability to bring an outside-in and innovative focus on programs to drive process improvements

Work location:

Work location: Onsite in Maplewood, MN at least 4 days per week.

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international.

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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.

Pay & Benefits Overview

The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position.

Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

Legal and Employment Terms

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned.

Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Safety and Security

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

How We Work

At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world.