Global Logistics Quality Leader

Job Description: Job Title 3M Logistics Cost of Quality Leader 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 Logistics Quality Leader, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. The position is accountable for leading and improving logistics quality globally for all business groups, with a primary emphasis on defect-free shipments, warehousing quality and claims management (customer and carrier). You will make an impact and be responsible for the following: Serve as global subject matter expert and cross-functional point of contact (global logistics, sourcing, packaging, enterprise customer operations, etc.) Track carrier claims to ensure reimbursements as required Track carrier quality performance and provide insight to support business partner management and influence carrier prioritization and award selection Develop and report on logistics quality KPI metrics in accordance with the Global Logistics performance strategy and operating rhythm. Standardize how we track and archive logistics quality events globally Responsible for tracking logistics quality KPIs (DPPM, Unplanned Deductions, Carrier Claims, Scrap, etc.) Leverage the EIMS/RDR/Compliance Request systems as necessary to manage defect performance Manage quality standards and metrics across the Global Logistics organization (w/3M Quality Team) – Claims/Returns management and Damage and Discrepancies Drive a proactive and preventative approach to global logistics quality Align with packaging/engineering/procurement to identify opportunities to augment packaging standards for international shipments. Thus, to reduce damage and increase loading efficiency. 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) Seven (7) years of experience in Quality, Supply Chain, Lean-Six Sigma, Logistics (transportation or distribution management) or Manufacturing Operations in a private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Demonstrated understanding of international and domestic transportation processes and policies Demonstrated knowledge of distribution site operations Proven experience leading successful cross-functional improvements Skills include verbal & written communication, teamwork, leadership, adaptability, problem solving, critical thinking. Work location: (at least 4 days a week in office) Maplewood, MN Travel: May include up to 10% Domestic/International Relocation Assistance: May be authorized Must be legally authorized to work in the 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. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. 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. 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