Freight Analyst (Entry-level)

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

The Freight Analyst is a key contributor to optimizing Applied Materials’ global freight network. This entry-level role focuses on modeling and visualizing freight costs, volumes, and operational impacts resulting from process or network changes (e.g., shipment consolidation, onboarding new carriers). In addition, the position may support adjacent functions such as Finished Goods Distribution and Logistics Engineering & Automation. The role requires building a deep understanding of the company’s freight network, end-to-end logistics processes, and system configurations to enable data-driven decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

Freight Analyst Functions:

• Network Optimization: Develop and maintain models to analyze freight cost, volume, and operational impacts of network or process changes.

• Process & Data Improvement: Identify process and data gaps, recommend improvements (e.g., routing guide updates), and enhance data quality (e.g., collecting new carrier data).

• Advanced Analytics: Collaborate with the Freight Analytics team to improve machine learning models for freight cost estimation, volume forecasting, and data cleansing.

• Reporting & Visualization: Support the development of dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights for stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Communication: Partner with freight operations, finance, supply chain, and commercial teams to stay informed on upcoming rate changes, carrier updates, and supplier network adjustments.

• System Implementation: Assist in implementing freight process and system enhancements.

Success Factors

• Ability to think systemically and understand the impact of configuration changes on key freight metrics.

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.

• Highly adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Proactive and self-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.

Minimum Requirements: Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Data Analytics.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complexity.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and visualization platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI/Tableau).

• Proficiency in Excel, eg. VBA, goal seeking, solver function

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Knowledge of freight operations, transportation networks, and logistics processes is a bonus.

• Familiarity with machine learning concepts is a plus.

Job Nature

• Full Time Employee / Day Job

• Location Based: Singapore

• Travelling 10% based on project requirements

Job Grade:

• B1/E1

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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.