Global Logistics Manager: Optimize Supply Chain & Ops

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD seeks a seasoned Logistics Manager to lead end-to-end logistics across inbound/outbound, warehousing, and inventory for domestic and international operations in the San Jose area. You will shape strategies, drive cost optimization, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure service, quality, and compliance.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and developing high-performing logistics teams in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, warehousing, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Leadership experience managing employees or complex logistics programs.
• Experience with third-party logistics providers, freight carriers, customs brokers, and warehouse partners.
• Experience supporting domestic and international logistics operations and multiple transportation modes.
• Strong knowledge of transportation management, warehouse operations, inventory control, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transportation, warehousing, distribution, inventory movement, and returns activities across domestic and international operations.
• Ensure shipments are processed accurately and on time while meeting service, quality, cost, delivery, and compliance objectives.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies that improve operational efficiency, resilience, and scalability.
• Lead inventory movement planning and coordinate priorities to minimize disruptions and optimize customer service.
• Manage relationships with freight carriers, customs brokers, third-party logistics providers, and warehouse service partners.
• Oversee inbound and outbound parcel, air, ocean, and ground transportation activities.
• Monitor freight spend, capacity, service performance, and market conditions to identify optimization opportunities.
• Oversee warehouse receiving, storage, inventory control, shipping, and returns processes.
• Promote inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, root-cause analysis, and effective process controls.
• Establish and monitor logistics, warehouse productivity, service-level, cost, quality, and delivery metrics.
• Conduct regular business reviews with logistics providers and ensure performance aligns with contractual commitments and operating expectations.
• Ensure adherence to applicable transportation, import/export, trade, customs, hazardous materials, environmental, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support logistics audits, implement corrective actions, and assess risks that may affect business continuity.
• Develop dashboards and KPI reports to analyze transportation costs, warehouse productivity, inventory turns, and service levels.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve data visibility, and strengthen operational performance.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement initiatives that deliver sustainable business results.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse and logistics personnel while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear team objectives, provide ongoing feedback, and support talent development and succession planning.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Data-driven decisions

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

APICS CPIM

CSCP

Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP systems

Transportation Management System

Warehouse Management System

Job description

AMD seeks a seasoned Logistics Manager to lead end-to-end logistics across inbound/outbound, warehousing, and inventory for domestic and international operations in the San Jose area. You will shape strategies, drive cost optimization, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure service, quality, and compliance.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and developing high-performing logistics teams in a dynamic, global environment.