Manager II, Logistics Operations

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a Manager II, Logistics Operations in Austin, Texas. The role works closely with outsourced Logistics Operations providers and internal teams, including regional Planning, Ordering, Purchasing, and Customer Account Specialists. It oversees inventory, warehousing, staffing, and commitment methodologies and processes, and produces operational documentation and analyses. The manager also administers applicable company policies for subordinate employees and prepares claims for lost or damaged materials while assisting suppliers with parts claims. The position has formal supervisory responsibilities, including setting priorities and coaching employees to meet daily deadlines. It requires sound judgment in resolving day-to-day technical and operational problems, diplomacy in handling sensitive issues, and compliance with Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct.

Requirements

Understanding and application of procedures and concepts within the job family, with basic knowledge of related job families.
Understanding of how the team relates to closely related areas to improve team efficiency.
Judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.
Tact and diplomacy when exchanging information and handling sensitive issues.
Ability to meet the position's physical and work-environment requirements, which may include extended standing, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, distinguishing colors, working amid noise, and using hand and power tools.
Understanding of and ongoing compliance with Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct, demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct and reflecting company core values.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with outsourced Logistics Operations providers and internal regional Planning, Ordering, Purchasing, and Customer Account Specialists.
Ensure optimum inventory levels and conduct physical inventories to verify inventory levels.
Determine staffing requirements and ensure effective recruitment, training, and retention of key staff to support staff development.
Manage and oversee effective warehousing according to business needs.
Manage commitment methodologies and processes.
Generate documentation, including activity and status reports, operation review input, and excess/obsolete analysis.
Administer company policies that directly affect subordinate employees, including yearly performance reviews.
Create and submit claims for Applied Materials lost or damaged materials and assist suppliers with their parts claims.
Set employee priorities and coach employees to meet daily deadlines.
Comply with Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct.