Manager, Global Freight Audit and Payment

3M is hiring a Manager, Global Freight Audit and Payment. It pays $188k-$230k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

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Tools and skills the posting cites include ERP, freight audit and logistics.
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Develop and execute the global freight audit and payment strategy, governance, and process standards for international transportation.

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Job Description:

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: 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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only: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. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/13/2026 To 11/12/2026 Or until filled

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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How we rate this

Manager, Global Freight Audit and Payment at 3M rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Manager, Global Freight Audit and Payment is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $188k-$230k a year.
The role is based in US, Minnesota, Maplewood.
The job was posted on October 13, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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Freight AuditLogisticsFinancial ControlsProcess StandardizationKpi MonitoringERP

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