Senior Logistics Operations & Projects Lead

Applied Materials, Inc.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Malaysia is seeking a senior logistics lead to drive NSSC operations and improvements. The role focuses on optimizing cost, capability, and service while supporting project execution.

You will coordinate with manufacturing, planning, engineering and IT, manage 3PL partnerships, and ensure on-time delivery of initiatives with data-driven decisions. Applicants should have 10-15 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree. Travel is up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business or related field.
• 10-15 years of experience with at least 3 years leading projects in logistics, manufacturing, supply chain or operations environments.
• Experience with free trade zone operations and compliance preferred.
• Demonstrated success delivering cross-functional projects with measurable business impact.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead NSSC operations
• Lead logistics and supply chain projects from planning through implementation and stabilization.
• Develop project plans, milestones, risk registers, resource plans and governance mechanisms.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Quality, IT and Logistics Providers.
• Drive operational readiness, process changes, automation, warehouse expansion and system implementation initiatives.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, risks and benefits realization.
• Prepare management updates, business cases and executive reviews.
• Use data-driven analysis to identify improvement opportunities and support business decisions.
• Partner with 3PL to establish processes and manage vendor performances

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP

WMS

Lean

Six Sigma

PMP certification

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Malaysia is seeking a senior logistics lead to drive NSSC operations and improvements. The role focuses on optimizing cost, capability, and service while supporting project execution.

You will coordinate with manufacturing, planning, engineering and IT, manage 3PL partnerships, and ensure on-time delivery of initiatives with data-driven decisions. Applicants should have 10-15 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree. Travel is up to 10%.