Worldwide Manufacturing Operations II

Key Responsibilities

1\. Transportation & Warehousing Operations Execution

• Execute transportation operations for import, export, and warehousing of Systems and Non-System Orders (NSO)
• Ensure on-time delivery of Systems and NSOs to customers or consignees
• Ensure proper and high-quality on-site operations at the time of customer delivery
• Manage ground transportation from Manufacturing Finished Goods warehouse to destination without cargo offloading, splitting, loss, damage, or misrouting
• Maintain high safety and quality standards in warehouse and trucking operations

2\. Cost Optimization, KPI Management & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with Account teams and Regional Order Management to minimize Applied Japan FGI cycle time (from Actual Ship Out Date to Customer On Dock Date)
• Support initiatives to reduce Japan inland freight costs with internal stakeholders and Commodity Business Managers (CBM)
• Perform KPI-based data analysis (e.g., OTD, FGI cycle time, transportation cost) to identify improvement opportunities and drive decision-making
• Continuously improve and enhance Applied Japan Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Drive warehousing operational efficiency, particularly for long-term storage items at designated warehouses

3\. Governance, Compliance & Stakeholder Management

• Clearly communicate requirements and directions to ensure superior service execution to freight forwarders and domestic logistics suppliers
• Ensure proper storage and maintenance of all import and transportation documents and records
• Maintain strong relationships with Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), including designated freight forwarders and domestic transportation suppliers

4\. Global Projects & Systems Integration

• Participate in global and regional projects, including SAP and Transportation Management System (TMS) initiatives
• Support system implementation, testing (e.g., ITC/UAT), and continuous improvement of logistics-related processes and tools
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure alignment between system capabilities and Japan logistics operations

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree

### Skills

### Certifications:

### Languages:

English (Required), Japanese (Required)

### Years of Experience:

1 - 2 Years

### Work Experience:

## Additional Information

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### Shift:

Overtime Eligible (Japan)

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### Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

Yes

### Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

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.