Manager II, Logistics Operations - (M2)

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

1d•$68,000 - $93,500

About The Position

The Manager II, Logistics Operations works in close collaboration with outsourced Logistics Operations providers and internal Planning, Ordering, Purchasing, and Customer Account Specialists in the local region. The position oversees inventory, warehousing, commitment methodologies and processes, operational documentation, staffing, and employee administration. It also handles claims for Applied Materials lost or damaged materials and assists suppliers with parts claims. The role has formal supervisory responsibilities, setting priorities and coaching employees to meet daily deadlines. It applies operational judgment to resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems, uses tact and diplomacy when exchanging information or handling sensitive issues, and may interact with customers, vendors, or suppliers. The position requires understanding and continuous compliance with Applied Materials’ global Standards of Business Conduct and ethical expectations.

Requirements

Demonstrated 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, and ability to apply that understanding to improve team efficiency.
Formal supervisory capability, including setting priorities and coaching employees.
Judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.
Tact and diplomacy in exchanging information and handling sensitive issues.
Understanding of and compliance with Applied Materials’ global Standards of Business Conduct and ethical expectations.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with outsourced Logistics Operations providers and internal Planning, Ordering, Purchasing, and Customer Account Specialists in the local region.
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 necessary 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.
Resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems using judgment.
Comply with Applied Materials’ global Standards of Business Conduct and demonstrate the company’s core values.