Global Transportation Director

This role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the global transportation network for Applied Global Services (service parts), requiring strong leadership skills and a broad understanding of various transportation networks. This role is pivotal in driving process improvements, cost reductions, and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a global team of Logistics Transportation personnel located in Asia, Europe, and North America, driving the effective management of our shipments.

• Develop and implement transportation strategies that align with the organization's overall goals, including:

  • Oversee transportation delivery performance.

  • Evaluate cost management initiatives for implementation, while partnering with our commercial team to ensure seamless execution.

  • Provide guidance to the team on new carrier implementations, evaluating SOW, expectations for transportation carriers, and project implementations.

  • Optimization of transportation route system settings to ensure efficient delivery.

• Govern the Global Transportation and Logistics process strategy and Transportation Management System (TMS).

• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure improvements in the global transportation network.

• Support the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes to ensure compliance with global transportation carrier relationships.

• Lead global delivery sustainability and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) processes.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to transportation activities, including On Time Delivery Performance, defect resolution, cost initiatives, and risk management activities. Participate in carrier performance discussions on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with requirements.

• Develop and lead projects/initiatives related to transportation service reliability, cost efficiency, system capabilities, and customer satisfaction.

• Point of escalation for high-level escalations from our internal and external customers.

• Collaborate with other departments, such as Order Management, Order Fulfillment, Logistics Operations, Commodity Business Management, and Procurement.

• Implement proactive innovations in global transportation, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing.

• Other duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, Process Management, or Operations Management.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with global Transportation Management Systems with managerial experience.

• Experience with global multi-modal Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

• Experience in implementing transportation processes within a large, complex organization.

• Strong collaboration and team-building skills across a global organization.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive management and all organizational levels.

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to influence and reach consensus.

• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Strong knowledge of Distribution & Network Design systems and processes.

• Experience leading projects with structured methodology.

• Deep understanding of continuous improvement mindset, concepts, and tools.

• Flexibility to work on different time zones throughout the week connecting with North America, Europe, and Asia colleagues.

• A strategic and analytical mindset with excellent communication and presentation skills. Highly structured and organized work.

• Leadership and mentoring skills, with confidence in your abilities to lead organizational change.

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.