Logistics Automation Program Manager

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We offer 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. 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.

Requirements

Master's degree in industrial engineering, operations research, logistics, supply chain, or a related field.
Min. of 5-7 years of relevant experience managing logistics 4.0/automation program implementations, 10+ years of total experience.
Experience in logistics 4.0 / AMR robotics / VLMs / Control Towers / AI applied in logistics and warehousing environment (Semiconductor and/or logistics 3PL experience preferred).
Strong problem-solving skills, proactive and strategic approach.
Proven experience in managing stakeholders’ relationships and expectations, team leadership skills.
Knowledge of program management techniques, budget, and resource planning.
Good communicator – comfortable in presenting to all levels within the business.
Willingness and flexibility to travel (up to 25%).

Responsibilities

Own programs and participate in global logistics automation strategy roadmap rollout for a business unit, act as a liaison between logistics operations, IT, and other support functions.
Lead teams and direct deployment of cross-functional (scope, time, budget) logistics 4.0 programs in the area of warehousing automation.
Hand-off released digital solutions to the warehousing operations team and participate in knowledge transfer and user training with 3PL.
Monitor the programs from initiation through delivery; review status and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports.
Communicate with stakeholders and obtain stakeholder engagement to ensure the digital solutions will solve the business problems.
Tracking of all program savings and reporting to senior management and finance team.
Ensure compliance and conformance to operations quality and safety standards.
Work and implement other programs on an ad-hoc basis as required by business and operations needs.