Outbound Logistics Lead - SAP WM & Shipment Planning

Applied Materials, Inc.; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking an experienced Logistics Operations professional in Kalispell, MT to coordinate outbound shipments for complex systems and NSOs. The role requires SAP WM proficiency, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on shipment readiness and documentation.

You will work with manufacturing, planning, and freight partners to ensure accurate, timely shipments. The position emphasizes process improvement, data visibility, and ERP system support while operating in a

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in logistics operations, SAP WM, shipment documentation, freight coordination, packing/crating workflows, and cross-functional manufacturing support.
• Experience implementing logistics processes to improve accuracy, traceability, and on-time shipment readiness.
• Ability to translate complex shipment requirements into actionable plans with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound shipments for customer-facing systems, revenue NSOs, LKPs, MMS/AGS/eSR/returns, and other freight or parcel movements.
• Develop packing lists for systems and NSOs, ensuring crating accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain shipment status trackers and Q2C documentation for required shipping records.
• Lead or support implementation of new logistics functions and system readiness projects.
• Escalate capacity, resource, or process-readiness issues with practical path-forward options.

Skills

SAP WM

Logistics knowledge

Risk management

Clear communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data readiness

Tools

Smartsheet

Ariba

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking an experienced Logistics Operations professional in Kalispell, MT to coordinate outbound shipments for complex systems and NSOs. The role requires SAP WM proficiency, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on shipment readiness and documentation.

You will work with manufacturing, planning, and freight partners to ensure accurate, timely shipments. The position emphasizes process improvement, data visibility, and ERP system support while operating in a