Logistic Operations Intern (Industrial Engineering)

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials South East Asia is seeking an intern to learn the day-to-day operations of a highly complex warehouse network supporting the semiconductor industry. You will analyze material flow, optimize delivery, and support central warehouse projects and 3PL coordination.

Gain hands-on experience with SAP data, lean problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to real improvements in warehouse efficiency and analytics.

Qualifications

• End-to-end warehouse and logistics operations supporting the semiconductor industry.
• Supply chain optimization concepts and warehouse design principles.
• Business analytics and data-driven decision making.
• SAP and logistics systems utilization.
• Continuous improvement and Lean problem-solving methodologies.
• Cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Third-party logistics (3PL) operations and supplier collaboration.
• Real-world automation and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Just‑In‑Time Delivery Optimization.
• Warehouse Capacity & Space Optimization.
• Warehouse Process Transformation.
• Supply Chain Analytics & Problem Solving.
• Final Capstone Project.
• Analyze material movement patterns between Central Warehouse and manufacturing Point-of-Use (POU) locations.
• Evaluate opportunities to enhance responsiveness while reducing inventory holding.
• Develop recommendations to improve material flow efficiency.
• Support planning and execution of POU expansion initiatives.
• Perform warehouse utilization and storage effectiveness analysis.
• Recommend layout improvements to maximize space productivity.
• Participate in central warehouse re-layout and process improvement projects.
• Analyze operational workflows and identify bottlenecks.
• Support implementation of productivity improvement initiatives.
• Utilize operational dashboards and SAP data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on operational escalations.
• Generate data-driven recommendations to improve performance.
• Lead an improvement project focused on warehouse efficiency, material flow optimization, or operational analytics.
• Present findings and recommendations to site leadership at the end of the internship

Skills

Warehouse operations

Tools

SAP

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.

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:

Singapore,SGP

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.

The intern will learn the day to day of a highly complex warehouse operations and its network.

• Just‑In‑Time Delivery Optimization
• Warehouse Capacity & Space Optimization
• Warehouse Process Transformation
• Supply Chain Analytics & Problem Solving
• Final Capstone Project

Analyze material movement patterns between Central Warehouse and manufacturing Point-of-Use (POU) locations.

Evaluate opportunities to enhance responsiveness while reducing inventory holding.

Develop recommendations to improve material flow efficiency.

Support planning and execution of POU expansion initiatives.

Perform warehouse utilization and storage effectiveness analysis.

Recommend layout improvements to maximize space productivity.

Participate in central warehouse re-layout and process improvement projects.

Analyze operational workflows and identify bottlenecks.

Support implementation of productivity improvement initiatives.

Utilize operational dashboards and SAP data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Conduct root-cause analysis on operational escalations.

Generate data-driven recommendations to improve performance.

Lead an improvement project focused on warehouse efficiency, material flow optimization, or operational analytics.

Present findings and recommendations to site leadership at the end of the internship

Learning Outcome:

• End-to-end warehouse and logistics operations supporting the semiconductor industry.
• Supply chain optimization and warehouse design principles.
• Business analytics and data-driven decision making.
• SAP and logistics systems utilization.
• Continuous improvement and Lean problem-solving methodologies.
• Cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Third-party logistics (3PL) operations and supplier collaboration.
• Real-world automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Executive-level project presentation and business case development.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

No

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.