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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

Salary:

$78,000.00 - $107,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX

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.

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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

Key Responsibilities

This is a Carrier Management Role responsible for ensuring our Logis􀆟cs Service Providers (LSP) performs

at the agreed level of execu􀆟on. It requires a broad level of understanding in various transporta􀆟on

networks (Air, Ocean, Ground, and Parcel Shipping) and familiarity with freight flow (Order Management,

Warehousing, Transport Compliance, Packaging, etc). This role ensures the effec􀆟ve execu􀆟on of the

Applied Materials Silicon Product Group Global Freight and Transporta􀆟on network through

communica􀆟on externally with LSP and internally with Buyers and Supplier Managers. Specifically, the

role will be responsible for the following ac􀆟vi􀆟es:

• Service Level Performance Management

o Escala􀆟on Management

o On Time Performance

o Missing, Wrong, & Damage PPM

• Cross Dock Management

• MBR Par􀆟cipa􀆟on, Carrier Management

• New Volume Onboarding

1. Defining Global Processes

a. All established processes must be applicable across the globe

i. Communication cadence with shipper/suppliers/carriers/within Applied

ii. Miscommunication leading to carrier failure is considered a process break (our

responsibility)

b. Manage carrier SOWs

i. Know & uphold our expectations from our carriers

ii. Work with CBM team if an expectation is not met

c. Establishing clear & achievable SLAs/KPIs

i. Review transit with carriers

ii. Review agreed transit time as per pricing schedule

iii. Work with CBMs on Performance Plans

d. Internal Promotions

i. Creating visuals/documents on carrier expectations

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

2. Collaboration with Connectivity and Finance Teams

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

carriers

iii. Be an escalation point only! We manage our carriers, we are not internal

customer service

2. Carrier Management

a. Manage Operational Risks

i. Track company-wide closures

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

iii. Work with carriers on contingency plans for expected delays

b. Driving Continuous Performance Improvements

i. Drive consistency on performance

ii. Improve both gross & net scores

iii. Identifying areas of improvement

iv. Manage MBR Action Trackers

c. Project Management for Specialized Cargo

i. Quotation Creation in CargoBase

ii. Support with Track & Trace and close monitoring of service provider

d. POC and Escalation Point for CrossDock

i. Regular meetings with Material Project Managers to work with shippers on

proper selection of Mode of Transport

ii. Regular meetings with CrossDock service provider

iii. Support with issues between CrossDock service provider and transport service

provider

e. New Program Launches (i.e CrossDock)

i. Support with SOP/SOW creations

ii. Establish expectations (with service provider and CBM Team)

iii. Transition Manager for any carrier change projects

Minimum Requirements: Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Years of logis􀆟cs or rela􀆟ve experience contributes to Job Grade placement

Knowledge & Skills:

• Communica􀆟on skills at all levels.

• Demonstrate sense of urgency.

• Accustomed to taking accountability for ensuring that projects are completed on 􀆟me.

• Iden􀆟fies and resolves technical, opera􀆟onal, and organiza􀆟onal problems.

• Analy􀆟cal and use of data to drive solu􀆟ons.

• Strong a􀆩en􀆟on to details

• Ability to deal with ambiguity.

• High level of business acumen.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

No

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. 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.