Logistics Operations New College Grad- Bachelor's/Master's (Tracy, CA)

Applied Materials•Tracy, CA

9d•$60,000 - $73,500•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. You will be part of a collaborative seven-person logistics operations team supporting a fast-paced distribution environment with approximately 300 3PL employees executing daily warehouse activities. Our team works closely together and partners with groups across Applied Materials to solve operational challenges, improve productivity, analyze performance, and implement process improvements. As part of the team, you will have exposure to both daily operational execution and larger improvement initiatives, giving you the opportunity to learn how a large-scale logistics operation works from end to end.

Requirements

SAP / ERP knowledge
Excel
Celonis
Lean/problem solving
AI / Copilot skills
Data analytics/statistics
Bachelors/Masters degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Operations Management, or related field
GPA of 3.0 or above preferred

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day logistics and distribution operations, working closely with the 3PL team to identify and resolve operational issues and escalations.
Monitor and analyze key operational metrics, including productivity, backlog, cycle time, inventory accuracy, quality, and on-time shipment performance.
Use tools such as Excel, Celonis, SAP, and other data sources to analyze performance, identify trends, and highlight areas requiring action.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs that provide visibility into warehouse performance and support data-driven decision making.
Partner with the 3PL to identify productivity and process improvement opportunities, establish action plans, and track improvements to completion.
Perform root-cause analysis on recurring operational issues using methods such as Pareto analysis, 5 Whys, and process mapping.
Work cross-functionally with teams across Applied Materials, including planning, transportation, inventory, quality, IT, and other supply chain functions, to resolve issues and improve end-to-end processes.