Regional Transportation Manager

Who We Are

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. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. 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.

What We Offer

Location:

Singapore,SGP

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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Key Responsibilities

This is a Carrier Management Role responsible for ensuring our Logistics Service Providers (LSP) performs at the agreed level of execution. It requires a broad level of understanding in various transportation networks (Air, Ocean, Ground, and Parcel Shipping) and familiarity with freight flow (Order Management, Warehousing, Transport Compliance, Packaging, etc). This role ensures the effective execution of the Applied Materials Silicon Product Group Global Freight and Transportation network through communication externally with LSP and internally with Buyers and Supplier Managers. Specifically, the role will be responsible for the following activities:

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 shipper/suppliers/carriers/within Applied

Miscommunication leading to carrier failure is considered a process break (our responsibility)

Manage carrier SOWs

Know & uphold our expectations from our carriers

Work 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

Creating visuals/documents on carrier expectations

Covering end-to-end process from EDI to Freight Payment.

Collaboration with Connectivity and Finance Teams

Connect with Buyers/ Logistics Coordinators to align their expectations from our carriers

Be an escalation point only! We manage our carriers, we are not internal customer service

Carrier Management

Manage Operational Risks

Track company-wide closures

Track market conditions (port strikes, holiday disruptions, etcs)

Work with carriers on contingency plans for expected delays

Driving Continuous Performance Improvements

Drive consistency on performance

Improve both gross & net scores

Identifying areas of improvement

Manage MBR Action Trackers

Project Management for Specialized Cargo

Quotation Creation in CargoBase

Support with Track & Trace and close monitoring of service provider

POC and Escalation Point for CrossDock

Regular meetings with Material Project Managers to work with shippers on proper selection of Mode of Transport

Regular meetings with CrossDock service provider

Support with issues between CrossDock service provider and transport service provider

New Program Launches (i.e CrossDock)

Support with SOP/SOW creations

Establish expectations (with service provider and CBM Team)

Transition Manager for any carrier change projects

Minimum Requirements: Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree

Years of logistics or relative experience contributes to Job Grade placement

Knowledge & Skills:

Communication skills at all levels.

Demonstrate sense of urgency.

Accustomed to taking accountability for ensuring that projects are completed on time.

Identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational problems.

Analytical and use of data to drive solutions.

Strong attention to details

Ability to deal with ambiguity.

High level of business acumen.

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. http://team.amat.com/:b:/r/sites/WWOFreightandTransportation/Shared%20Documents/General/Employee%20Development%20and%20HR/SPG%20Regional%20Transportation%20Manager%20JD%20-%202025.02.14.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=CeR3kJ

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes