Regional Transportation Specialist

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Carrier Manager within our Singapore operations to oversee global freight performance, coordinate with LSPs, and drive on-time delivery through robust SLA/KPI governance. You will partner with Buyers, Supplier Managers, CBMs, and finance to optimize transport networks and reduce risk.

The role requires strong communication, analytical thinking, and leadership in a fast‑paced, global manufacturing environment. Travel up to 10% is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Education & Experience.
• Knowledge & Skills: strong communication, urgency, accountability, problem solving, data-driven decisions, attention to detail, ambiguity tolerance, business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Service Level Performance Management: Escalation Management, On Time Performance, Missing, Wrong, & Damage PPM.
• Cross Dock Management and Carrier Management.
• New Volume Onboarding and MBR Participation.
• Establishing clear SLAs/KPIs and reviewing transit with carriers.
• Managing risk: contingencies for delays and port disruptions.
• Drive continuous performance improvements and manage MBR action trackers.
• Project management for specialized cargo and cross-dock programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Sense of urgency

Accountability

Problem solving

Data-driven

Attention to detail

Ambiguity handling

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

This is a Carrier Management Role responsible for ensuring our Logistics Service Providers (LSP) performs at the agreed level of execution. It requires a broad level of understanding in various transportation networks (Air, Ocean, Ground, and Parcel Shipping) and familiarity with freight flow (Order Management, Warehousing, Transport Compliance, Packaging, etc). This role ensures the effective execution of the Applied Materials Silicon Product Group Global Freight and Transportation network through communication externally with LSP and internally with Buyers and Supplier Managers. Specifically, the role will be responsible for the following activities:

• Service Level Performance Management: Escalation Management, On Time Performance, Missing, Wrong, & Damage PPM
• Cross Dock Management
• MBR Participation, Carrier Management
• New Volume Onboarding

Defining Global Processes

All established processes must be applicable across the globe

• Communication cadence with shipper/suppliers/carriers/within Applied
• Miscommunication leading to carrier failure is considered a process break (our responsibility)

Manage carrier SOWs

• Know & uphold our expectations from our carriers
• Work with CBM team if an expectation is not met

Establishing clear & achievable SLAs/KPIs

• Review transit with carriers
• Review agreed transit time as per pricing schedule
• Work with CBMs on Performance Plans

Internal Promotions

• Creating visuals/documents on carrier expectations
• Covering end-to-end process from EDI to Freight Payment.
• Collaboration with Connectivity and Finance Teams
• Connect with Buyers/ Logistics Coordinators to align their expectations from our carriers
• Be an escalation point only! We manage our carriers, we are not internal customer service

Carrier Management

Manage Operational Risks

• Track company-wide closures
• Track market conditions (port strikes, holiday disruptions, etcs)
• Work with carriers on contingency plans for expected delays

Driving Continuous Performance Improvements

• Drive consistency on performance
• Improve both gross & net scores
• Identifying areas of improvement
• Manage MBR Action Trackers

Project Management for Specialized Cargo

• Quotation Creation in CargoBase
• Support with Track & Trace and close monitoring of service provider

POC and Escalation Point for CrossDock

• Regular meetings with Material Project Managers to work with shippers on proper selection of Mode of Transport
• Regular meetings with CrossDock service provider
• Support with issues between CrossDock service provider and transport service provider

New Program Launches (i.e CrossDock)

• Support with SOP/SOW creations
• Establish expectations (with service provider and CBM Team)
• Transition Manager for any carrier change projects

Minimum Requirements: Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Years of logistics or relative experience contributes to Job Grade placement

Knowledge & Skills:

• Communication skills at all levels.
• Demonstrate sense of urgency.
• Accustomed to taking accountability for ensuring that projects are completed on time.
• Identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational problems.
• Analytical and use of data to drive solutions.
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• High level of business acumen.

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.http://team.amat.com/:b:/r/sites/WWOFreightandTransportation/Shared%20Documents/General/Employee%20Development%20and%20HR/SPG%20Regional%20Transportation%20Manager%20JD%20-%202025.02.14.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=CeR3kJ

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.