Logistics - International Transportation and Warehouse Operations - Military Veterans

Applied Materials’ Logistics has a rewarding opportunity for a candidate with a strong transportation and warehouse operations background to join our expanding Logistics team at the Santa Clara (world headquarters) campus. The Logistics Operations position is responsible for monitoring performance and providing improvement opportunities to current transportation and warehouse operations, interacting with local and enterprise stakeholders. In addition, the position works on designing and implementing performance improvements in multiple service segments and improving warehouse layout/ operations.  The person in this role will lead multiple projects, in a fast-paced and matrixed environment, working closely with local and enterprise teams to enable Applied’s Global Logistics strategies.

Ideal candidate will be a problem solver and have solid business expertise.

• Must have at least four years' experience in a similar logistics-related role that works with International transportation documentation requirements

• MS office proficiency

• Data analysis experience - solid Excel skills

• Continuous improvement mindset

Additional desired skills:

• Route network design experience
• WMS experience
• Database design experience
• Industry certifications such as LEAN, CSCP, PMP etc.

Key Responsibilities

Generate and report internal metrics/KPIs. Monitor and log exceptions. 

Ensure adherence to established business processes.  Support development of new business processes. Develop and implement process improvement projects to increase service level performance and/or minimize costs.  Project scope is straight forward and has local impact.

Ensure compliance and control to Quality standards.  Process and report weekly status of “in-house” process control reports, including in-transit, cycle count, inventory receiving and shipping reports.

Review inventory control reports for discrepancies and provide recommendations to management for corrective actions.  

Gather data requirements for internal/external audit requests

Maintain logistic information databases and data accuracy in accordance with corporate policies.

Prepares & reviews files for import/export documents such as customs declarations, (SLI) shippers letter of instruction, SED (shipper's export declaration), IC (import certificate), etc. required for the lawful completion of import/export activities.  Ensures that commercial and sales invoices are accurate in accordance with physical shipment and customer's SLI, quantities, value of goods, country of origin, and other regulatory requirements. Administers the efficient and economical movement of goods in compliance with relevant local, country and international customs laws and processes.   

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.

• Must be proficient in written and spoken English

• Other duties as required, including supporting other operations areas

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

2 - 4 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$88,000.00 - $121,000.00

The 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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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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