Logistics Operations III

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,500; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a Global Freight and Transportation Operations Execution Specialist to manage service level performance and cross-dock operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of logistics experience, offering a salary range of $78,000 to $107,500. The position supports defining global processes and carrier management, with opportunities to influence cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required for this role.
• 2–4 years of experience in logistics and transportation operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage service level performance including on-time delivery and PPM.
• Lead cross-dock management and onboarding of new volumes.
• Oversee carrier management and SOWs, aligning with CBM and finance teams.
• Define global processes and ensure consistency across regions.
• Establish SLAs/KPIs and monitor transit times with carriers.
• Escalate issues and drive continuous performance improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Sense of urgency

Accountability

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Ambiguity tolerance

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

Position

Global Freight and Transportation Operations Execution Specialist

What We Offer

Salary: $78,000.00 - $107,500.00

Location: Austin, TX

Key Responsibilities

• 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 shippers/suppliers/carriers within Applied; miscommunication leading to carrier failure is a process issue (our responsibility)
• Manage carrier SOWs; uphold expectations from our carriers; collaborate 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: create visuals/documents on carrier expectations; cover end-to-end process from EDI to Freight Payment; collaborate with Connectivity and Finance teams; connect with Buyers/Logistics Coordinators to align expectations from carriers; act as an escalation point
• Carrier Management: manage operational risks (track closures, market conditions, contingency plans with carriers)
• Driving Continuous Performance Improvements: drive consistency on performance; improve gross & net scores; identify areas for improvement; manage MBR Action Trackers
• POC and Escalation Point for CrossDock: regular meetings with Material Project Managers and CrossDock service provider; support issues between CrossDock and transport service providers
• New Program Launches (e.g., CrossDock): support SOP/SOW creations; establish expectations with service providers and CBM team; transition manager for carrier changes

Minimum Requirements: Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Relevant years of experience in Logistics and Transportation Operations

Knowledge & Skills

• Communication skills at all levels
• Demonstrated sense of urgency
• Accountability for ensuring projects are completed on time
• Identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational problems
• Analytical and data-driven solution mindset
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• High level of business acumen

Work Location: Austin, TX

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Years of Experience: 2 - 4 Years

Shift: Day (Austin)

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

Referral Payment Plan: Employee Referral (Standard)

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

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus at 100% goal achievement. Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration 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. For accessibility requests, please contact [e-mail] or call 877-612-7547, option 1, to speak with an HR Advisor.