Manager, Global Freight Audit and Payment

3M•Maplewood, MN

1d•$188,251 - $230,084•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.