Manager II, Logistics Operations - (M2)

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

3d•$68,000 - $93,500•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a Manager II, Logistics Operations to oversee inbound receiving dock operations in Austin, Texas. The role ensures incoming materials are unloaded, inspected, verified, and received in company systems on time while meeting safety and quality standards. The manager monitors dock-to-stock performance, coordinates priorities with suppliers, carriers, and internal stakeholders, and leads improvements to receiving efficiency, inventory accuracy, and material flow. The position works closely with outsourced Logistics Operations providers and internal regional teams, including Planning Ordering, Purchasing, and Customer Account Specialists. It oversees inventory levels and warehousing, staffing and employee development, and commitment methodologies and processes. The role also prepares operational documentation and reports, administers relevant company policies and performance reviews, and handles claims for lost or damaged materials. This is a full-time position on Shift 2B: Thursday through Saturday and alternate Wednesdays, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation is not available. The position may require extended standing, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, distinguishing colors, working around noise, and using hand and power tools. The manager has formal supervisory responsibilities and must comply with Applied Materials' Standards of Business Conduct.

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 to improve team efficiency.
Formal supervisory responsibilities, including setting priorities and coaching employees.
Use judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.
Use tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues.
May be required to interact with outside customers, vendors, or suppliers.
Understand and comply with Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, which may include extended standing, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.
Ability to distinguish between colors and work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for individuals with noise sensitivity.
Ability to use hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily inbound receiving dock operations, including timely unloading, inspection, verification, and system receipt of incoming materials while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Monitor dock-to-stock performance and coordinate priorities with suppliers, carriers, and internal stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize receiving efficiency, inventory accuracy, and material flow.
Collaborate 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 warehousing according to operational needs.
Manage commitment methodologies and processes.
Generate activity and status reports, operation review input, and excess/obsolete analysis.
Administer company policies, including yearly performance reviews, that directly affect subordinate employees.
Create and submit claims for Applied Materials lost or damaged materials and assist suppliers with their parts claims.
Set priorities for and coach employees to meet daily deadlines.
Comply with Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct.