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

Applied Materials • Tracy, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, essential for new semiconductor chips and advanced displays. The equipment we create and service is crucial for advancing AI and accelerating next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us to 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

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

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.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in a bonus program
• Stock award program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level