Logistics Operations Specialist (Travel Required)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a logistics professional to support onsite operations, material movements, receiving, shipping, inventory, and documentation. The role includes travel to customer and supplier locations to ensure smooth execution and data integrity.

The ideal candidate has 0-3 years in logistics, strong Excel and SAP skills, and a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience in logistics, warehouse operations, transportation, supply chain, or inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Support daily logistics operations, including material movements, receiving, shipping, inventory transactions, and documentation activities for Onsite Logistics in coordination with stakeholders, customers and service providers.
• Travel to customers and supplier locations as required to support operational needs
• Verify that third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are following established processes for material handling, transportation, and returns management
• Monitor the return flow of parts and materials from manufacturing sites to approved cleaning vendors
• Identify and report operational discrepancies, delays, damaged materials, or process deviations
• Assist with inventory verification activities, cycle counts, and material audits when required
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity within logistics systems and reports
• Support the collection and reporting of basic operational metrics and status updates
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and quality standards
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel, material handlers, transportation providers, and customer representatives to resolve routine operational issues
• Escalate exceptions, process gaps, and service concerns management for resolution
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing operational feedback and observations from field activities

Skills

Logistics coordination

Data accuracy

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a logistics professional to support onsite operations, material movements, receiving, shipping, inventory, and documentation. The role includes travel to customer and supplier locations to ensure smooth execution and data integrity.

The ideal candidate has 0-3 years in logistics, strong Excel and SAP skills, and a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for growth and benefits.