Senior Logistics Operations

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

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Key Responsibilities

• Generate and report internal metrics/KPIs. Monitor and log exceptions. 
• Ensure adherence to established business processes.  Support development of new business processes. Develop and implement process improvement projects to increase service level performance and/or minimize costs.  Project scope is straight forward and has local impact.
• Ensure compliance and control to Quality standards.  Process and report weekly status of “in-house” process control reports, including in-transit, cycle count, inventory receiving and shipping reports.
• Review inventory control reports for discrepancies and provide recommendations to management for corrective actions.  
• Gather data requirements for internal/external audit requests
• Maintain logistic information databases and data accuracy in accordance with corporate policies.
• Prepares & reviews files for import/export documents such as customs declarations, (SLI) shippers letter of instruction, SED (shipper's export declaration), IC (import certificate), etc. required for the lawful completion of import/export activities.  Ensures that commercial and sales invoices are accurate in accordance with physical shipment and customer's SLI, quantities, value of goods, country of origin, and other regulatory requirements. Administers the efficient and economical movement of goods in compliance with relevant local, country and international customs laws and processes.   

Other Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Main Roles And Responsibilities

• Managing Raw Material warehouse & POU (Point Of Use) located in SGP manufacturing plant, crating operations and customer deliveries & key focal for logistics operations and escalations.
• Managing 3PL provider in the day-to-day executions, cost and performance measurement.
• Drive 3PL towards effective warehouse capacity planning, productivity improvement and space optimization
• Establish Key Process Indicators (KPI) and Scorecard metrics. Generate reports, maintains performance and drive 3PL on corrective actions and/or continuous improvement.
• Responsible and drive 3PL to meet Applied Logistics Quality Management System standards. This is in terms of process definition, systemic problem solving, process audits and controls, reporting and training effectiveness.
• Evaluate data against audit requests and ensure completeness of data. Assist the Organization Audit Focal prepare for the internal/external audits related to Logistics.
• Responsible for warehouse inventory control (cycle count) and finance reporting meeting SOX compliance.
• Develop good understanding of countries Trade requirements and ensure warehouse process compliance.
• Identify opportunities to enhance end to end material tracking visibility from manufacturing to warehouse to customer deliveries.
• Manage building to building materials delivery effectiveness to ensure on time materials feeds into production or completed modules receipts into the FGI warehouse
• Ensure compliance and controls to Applied Safety Standards & meeting Applied 6S metrics.
• Act as logistics SME & partner with cross functional team in (PC Planning , Scheduling , Manufacturing, IE) driving manufacturing site wide initiatives / projects.
• Champion efforts in productivity improvement through technology/automation introduction.
• Analyze process & data performance, identify gaps & opportunities for improvement.

Minimum Requirements: Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or Operations Management
• More than 8-12 years relevant experience in logistics warehouse/transportation operations, vendor management and quality control
• Logistics Excellence & Warehouse Automation experience will be an added advantage
• Exposure towards Environmental, Health and Safety experience in the logistics environment

Knowledge & Skills:

• SAP ERP (ECC & EWM, S4Hana) system experience preferred.
• Good knowledge and understanding of manufacturing Logistics warehouse operations, vendor management, lean principles and capacity modeling.
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to demonstrate problem solving through DMAIC, 8D and Six Sigma typed methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills across functions and multiple levels (oral & written)
• Ability to demonstrate high sense of urgency and is highly adaptable in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PP, Notebook, & Access)

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.