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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You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

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Key Responsibilities

This is a single contributor role and will report to the Logistics Operations Manager. The position requires experience in Logistics Operations and Project Management in a manufacturing environment, along with good communication and collaboration skills. Representing the business operations, he/she will be responsible for identifying operational process improvements that will drive compliance cost, productivity, capacity, quality improvements.

Role is Singapore based and focused but not limited to potential global program/tasks engagement to drive Best Known Methods and harmonization cross sites.   

Specifically, the role will be responsible for the following activities:

• Functional Accountabilities
  • Business operations focal to productivity/capacity improvements with operations, Logistics IE and Logistics Service Providers.
  • Support management in the development and governance of partner strategies and process governance
  • Develop and sustain compliance programs (Logistics related such as RBA, 6S etc )
  • Site Logistics Business Continuity Plan Focal. Collaborating with area owners on risk assessments and mitigation strategies
  • Metrics alignment and drive consistent performance reporting standards
  • Projects as assigned by management
  • Collaborate and share knowledge with cross functional teams on new initiatives.
  • Represent Logistics and support new initiatives as driven by business and manufacturing operations   
  • Act as compliance focal for Logistics audits and internal reviews
  • Work closely with management to align and drive corporate initiatives
  • Identify and drive process improvements to enhance productivity, capacity and cost efficiency
    
•    Collaboration
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure achievement of organizational and functional goals and objectives
  • Partner with Logistics operations area leaders to ensure business process compliance and governance at site level
  • Partner with Industrial Engineering team to seek opportunities in productivity, space, capacity improvement and technology adoption.  
  • Partner with Logistics Data Team to enable and adopt operations data visualizations and reports
  • Partner with 3PL to seek out opportunities for cost, efficiency and quality improvement initiatives  

Minimum Requirements: Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, logistics operations, transportation management, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years relevant operations experience in Logistics disciplines and management of Logistics Service Providers
• Demonstrated experience and track records in leading logistics operations / projects and driven process improvements.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families
• Strong communication and collaboration Skills
• SAP Knowledge will be an advantage
• Highly adaptable in a fast paced, dynamic environment  
• High level of Business Acumen
• Guides, influences, and persuades others internally in related areas or externally to drive results.
• Attention to details and analytical in problem solving.
• Analytical and use of data to drive solutions.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt flexibly
• Knowledge of Problem-Solving Tools (such as 8D, DMAIC)

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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.