Logistics Operations

Applied Materials; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in materials engineering seeks a Logistics Operations professional in Singapore. The role involves managing the raw material warehouse, ensuring compliance with logistics standards, and working closely with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and proficiency in SAP ERP. This full-time position requires occasional travel in a fast-paced environment, emphasizing effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Professional growth opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing logistics operations, especially in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze data performance and implement improvements.
• Strong communication skills across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material warehouse operations in the manufacturing plant.
• Drive performance measurements with 3PL providers.
• Ensure compliance with logistics quality management standards.

Skills

SAP ERP system experience

Manufacturing logistics operations knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/).

Key Responsibilities

Review and understand internal metrics/KPIs and how daily tasks impact these metrics.

Follow and adhere to established business processes. Align operational process with Outsourced Logistics Operations providers and internal organizations. Identify opportunities for process improvements which result in increased service level performance and/or minimize costs.

Support compliance and control to Quality standards by adhering to documented work instructions and QMS operating procedures. Identify and participate in continuous improvement programs and initiatives.

Execute to wide range of inventory responsibilities to include MRB, cycle count, and inventory reporting.

Support research and data requirements for internal/external audit requests.

Manage inbound and outbound performance with Outsourced Logistics Operations providers

Prepares files for import/export documents such as customs declarations, (SLI) shippers letter of instruction, SED (shipper's export declaration), IC (import certificate), etc. required for the lawful completion of import/export activities. Assists in ensuring that commercial and sales invoices are accurate in accordance with physical shipment and customer's SLI, quantities, value of goods, country of origin, and other regulatory requirements. Administers the efficient and economical movement of goods in compliance with relevant local, country and international customs laws and processes.

Other Requirements

This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Summary

The Logistics Operations 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 & POU (Point Of Use) located in SGP manufacturing plant, crating operations and 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

• SAP ERP (ECC & EWM, S4Hana) system experience preferred.

• Good knowledge and understanding of manufacturing Logistics warehouse operations, vendor management, lean principles and capacity modeling.

• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills

• Strong problem‑solving skills. Ability to demonstrate problem solving through DMAIC, 8D and Six Sigma typed methodologies.

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills across functions and multiple levels (oral & written)

• Ability to demonstrate high sense of urgency and is highly adaptable in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PP, Notebook, & Access)

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 10% 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.