Manager III Logistics Operations

Applied Materials, Inc.; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 84,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a logistics operations professional in Kalispell, MT to oversee warehouse operations, coordinate multiple outsourced providers, and optimize inventory levels.

The role covers staffing, training, audits, and process improvements, with a focus on accuracy, compliance with company policies, and timely reporting.

Benefits include career growth in a leading global technology company and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead teams and manage staff effectively.
• Analytical thinking to review data and optimize processes.
• Strong interpersonal communication across teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manages operations with multiple outsourced Logistics Operations providers and internal organization.
• Planning Ordering, Purchasing and Customer Account Specialists in local region.
• Ensures optimum inventory levels at multiple locations.
• Determines staffing requirements; ensures effective recruitment, training, and retention of key staff to enable staff development.
• Perform reconciliations, validations and audits of warehouse inventory operations.
• Work closely with Management to implement corrective actions.
• Generates necessary documentation, including activity/status reports, operation review input, and excess/obsolete analysis.
• Administers company policies, including yearly performance review, that directly affect subordinate employees.
• Create and submit claims for AMAT lost or damaged materials and assist suppliers with their parts claim

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $84,000.00 - $115,500.00 Location: Kalispell,MT

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.

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

• Manages operations with multiple outsourced Logistics Operations providers and internal organization.
• Planning Ordering, Purchasing and Customer Account Specialists in local region
• Ensures optimum inventory levels at multiple locations
• Determines staffing requirements; ensures effective recruitment, training, and retention of key staff to enable staff development.
• Perform reconciliations, validations and audits of warehouse inventory operations.
• Work closely with Management to implement corrective actions.
• Manages commitment methodologies and processes across product groups
• Generates necessary documentation, including activity/status reports, operation review input, and excess/obsolete analysis.
• Administers company policies, including yearly performance review, that directly affect subordinate employees.
• Create and submit claims for AMAT lost or damaged materials and assist suppliers with their parts claim

Other Requirements

This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

Functional Knowledge

Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors

Business Expertise

Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives

Leadership

Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees

Problem Solving

Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Impact Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.

Interpersonal Skills

Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules. 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.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: No Relocation Eligible: No

This salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. 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 amount at 100% goal achievement.

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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