Logistics Operations, Analyst

Applied Materials, Inc.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Kulim, Malaysia, is seeking a seasoned Logistics Operations professional to drive on-time delivery, quality excellence, productivity and cost objectives within the Logistics Operations organization.

You will work closely with manufacturing, project managers, order management, trade, quality control, production planning, supply chain and 3PL to implement process improvements and KPI-driven performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, logistics operations, transportation management, supply chain, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience and track record in logistics operations, projects, and process improvements.
• Minimum 8 years relevant operations experience in logistics disciplines and management of Logistics Service Providers.
• SAP ERP (ECC & EWM, S4Hana) system experience preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• High business acumen and analytical problem-solving capability.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results.
• Knowledge of problem-solving tools such as 8D and DMAIC.
• Highly adaptable in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing Raw Material warehouse located in Malaysia Johor warehouse as 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.
• Analyze process & data performance, identify gaps & opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in industrial eng

8+ years logistics operations

SAP ERP

Strong communication

Analytical problem solving

Influence stakeholders

DMAIC/8D knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, logistics operations, transportation management, supply chain, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next‑generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location: Kulim,MYS

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. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

Learn more about our benefits.

Summary

Location: Johor, MY The Logistics Operations Role is a key role within the Manufacturing Logistics Operations organization. Key responsibility of this individual is to drive operational execution & excellence in Applied Materials Logistics Operations & to achieve on time delivery, quality excellence, productivity and cost objectives. He/she will also be responsible for Logistics Quality Management System. This role will work closely with manufacturing, project managers, order management, trade, quality control, producing planning, supply chain and 3PL. Excellent communications, analytics and problem‑solving skills are a necessity along with the agility to respond in a fast-paced environment. This individual will directly report to SGP Logistics Operations Manager.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Managing Raw Material warehouse located in Malaysia Johor warehouse as 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.
• Analyze process & data performance, identify gaps & opportunities for improvement.

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, logistics operations, transportation management, supply chain, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience and track record in logistics operations, projects, and process improvements.
• Minimum 8 years relevant operations experience in logistics disciplines and management of Logistics Service Providers.
• SAP ERP (ECC & EWM, S4Hana) system experience preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• High business acumen and analytical problem-solving capability.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results.
• Knowledge of problem-solving tools such as 8D and DMAIC.
• Highly adaptable in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time Relocation Eligible: No

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.