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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Japan Warehouse & Distribution 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:

• Lead operational teams to manage and oversee all logistics operations of FG (Finished Goods) in Japan market, including warehousing, inventory management, and distribution.
• Collaborate with logistics services providers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods, maintaining high service levels, and controlling logistics budgets/cost.
• Monitor and analyze logistics performance metrics, Drive and implement improvements initiatives to achieve operational excellence.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure the company remains competitive.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the logistics operations.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations and standards.

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)
• In a private, public, government or military environment, Eight (8) years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field with at least three (3) years in a leadership role.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Strong ability to work in cross functional teams.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze information. Strong deep-diving, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Fluency in Japanese. Business-level English.

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.
• Supply Chain or logistics experience in the manufacturing industry or third-party logistics company.
• Qualification in EHS/Safety background and or professional training certificate.
• Proficiency in logistics software and tools, including SAP logistics modules.

Work location

• This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least 4 days per week in the 3M locations [3M Japan Head Office]

Travel: May include up to 20% domestic(including 3PL site) / international