Logistics Operations

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials engineering company in Singapore is seeking a Logistics Outbound Operations professional to manage delivery operations, ensuring on-time shipments and quality control. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in logistics warehousing and 3PL management. This full-time position offers a supportive work culture focused on continuous personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Robust benefits and wellness programs

Supportive work culture

Personal and professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years operations experience in logistics warehousing.
• Experience in 3PL management and transportation management.
• Experience in process quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage SSG Finished Goods operations and customer deliveries.
• Lead cross-functional teams for on-time shipments.
• Manage 3PL in warehouse and transport operations.

Skills

Attention to details

Analytical problem solving

Excellent English communication

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Logistics Operations or Supply Chain

Job description

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries ofscience and engineering to make possiblethe next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.

What We Offer

Location:

Singapore,SGP

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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 .

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Logistics Outbound Operations

SUMMARY

The Logistics Outbound Operations is a key role within the Manufacturing Logistics Operations organization.

Key objectives will be achieving defined logistics customer service levels for AMAT Asia Production Centre (APC) in terms of Finished Goods on time customer delivery and accuracy.

This role will work closely with manufacturing, project managers, order management, trade, quality control ,3PL and customer freight forwarders in defining outbound freight process, managing operations, ensure quality control and report/monitor on process effectiveness

Excellent communications, analytics and problem-solving skills are a necessity along with the agility to respond in a fast-paced environment.

This individual will report to the SGP Outbound Operations manager.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage Silicon System Group (SSG) Finished Goods operations and customer deliveries.
• Actively participate and lead cross functional teams to ensure on time customer shipment readiness.
• Develop and understand operational capacity. Communicate capacity requirements for end of quarter shipments and proactively work with internal account teams and customer freight forwarders to highlight potential risks areas and jointly work on alternative options plan if necessary.
• Manage 3rd party logistics provider in the day-to-day executions of FGI warehouse, transport operations and performance measurement.
• Establish Key Process Indicators (KPI) and Scorecard metrics. Established dashboard, reports to maintain performance and drive 3PL on corrective actions.
• Drive 3PL in ensuring all deliveries are transacted accurately and timely as per Global Invoicing / Revenue Recognition standards.
• Manage building to building materials delivery effectiveness to ensure on time materials feed into production or completed modules receipts into the FGI warehouse.
• Actively participate and lead cross functional teams (demand managers, manufacturing, material planners, IE etc) in outbound freight process designs and improvement implementation.
• Actively participate and contribute to packaging and quality improvement initiatives for manufacturing
• Responsible for warehouse inventory control and finance reporting. Drive excess/aging inventory reduction through 3PL management, collaboration with cross functional teams
• Seek opportunities to introduce automation and technology into the warehouse operations as opportunities to improve quality control, space and labor productivity. Collaborate with the internal IT team to provide system or platform expertise in process design, training and user operations support for any change projects
• Develop good understanding of Singapore import/exports requirements and ensure warehouse shipping process compliance.
• Manage customer escalations, define problem statement, data analyze and drive corrective actions alongside with 3PL and AMAT Quality Team.
• Ensure Logistics compliance and controls to Applied Quality and Safety Standards
• Manage projects, programs and assignments effectively with clear milestones and timeline tracking.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Logistics Operations or Supply Chain
• Minimum to 5 years operations experience in logistics warehousing, 3PL management, transportation management and process quality improvement.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Attention to details and analytical in problem solving
• Ability to demonstrate a high sense of urgency and is highly adaptable in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a culturally diversified cross functional team
• Excellent English written and (English/ Chinese) oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Ability to work independently with moderate guidance
• Willingness to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and think creatively
• Proficiency in working with data for analysis and solution development
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Flexibility to work extended hours when required (e.g., quarter-end).

Shift

• Day Job
• Quarterly weekend support (during Applied fiscal quarter end)

Job Grade:

B3/4

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries ofscience and engineering to make possiblethe next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.

What We Offer

Location:

Singapore,SGP

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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 .

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Logistics Outbound Operations

SUMMARY

The Logistics Outbound Operations is a key role within the Manufacturing Logistics Operations organization.

Key objectives will be achieving defined logistics customer service levels for AMAT Asia Production Centre (APC) in terms of Finished Goods on time customer delivery and accuracy.

This role will work closely with manufacturing, project managers, order management, trade, quality control ,3PL and customer freight forwarders in defining outbound freight process, managing operations, ensure quality control and report/monitor on process effectiveness

Excellent communications, analytics and problem-solving skills are a necessity along with the agility to respond in a fast-paced environment.

This individual will report to the SGP Outbound Operations manager.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage Silicon System Group (SSG) Finished Goods operations and customer deliveries.
• Actively participate and lead cross functional teams to ensure on time customer shipment readiness.
• Develop and understand operational capacity. Communicate capacity requirements for end of quarter shipments and proactively work with internal account teams and customer freight forwarders to highlight potential risks areas and jointly work on alternative options plan if necessary.
• Manage 3rd party logistics provider in the day-to-day executions of FGI warehouse, transport operations and performance measurement.
• Establish Key Process Indicators (KPI) and Scorecard metrics. Established dashboard, reports to maintain performance and drive 3PL on corrective actions.
• Drive 3PL in ensuring all deliveries are transacted accurately and timely as per Global Invoicing / Revenue Recognition standards.
• Manage building to building materials delivery effectiveness to ensure on time materials feed into production or completed modules receipts into the FGI warehouse.
• Actively participate and lead cross functional teams (demand managers, manufacturing, material planners, IE etc) in outbound freight process designs and improvement implementation.
• Actively participate and contribute to packaging and quality improvement initiatives for manufacturing
• Responsible for warehouse inventory control and finance reporting. Drive excess/aging inventory reduction through 3PL management, collaboration with cross functional teams
• Seek opportunities to introduce automation and technology into the warehouse operations as opportunities to improve quality control, space and labor productivity. Collaborate with the internal IT team to provide system or platform expertise in process design, training and user operations support for any change projects
• Develop good understanding of Singapore import/exports requirements and ensure warehouse shipping process compliance.
• Manage customer escalations, define problem statement, data analyze and drive corrective actions alongside with 3PL and AMAT Quality Team.
• Ensure Logistics compliance and controls to Applied Quality and Safety Standards
• Manage projects, programs and assignments effectively with clear milestones and timeline tracking.

Minimum Requirements: Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Logistics Operations or Supply Chain
• Minimum to 5 years operations experience in logistics warehousing, 3PL management, transportation management and process quality improvement.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Attention to details and analytical in problem solving
• Ability to demonstrate a high sense of urgency and is highly adaptable in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a culturally diversified cross functional team
• Excellent English written and (English/ Chinese) oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Ability to work independently with moderate guidance
• Willingness to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and think creatively
• Proficiency in working with data for analysis and solution development
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Flexibility to work extended hours when required (e.g., quarter-end).

Shift

• Day Job
• Quarterly weekend support (during Applied fiscal quarter end)

Job Grade:

B3/4

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.

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