IB Freight Manager

Company: Applied Materials
Location: Austin
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

IB Freight Manager
Key Responsibilities

• Lead US IB freight charter by driving freight delivery on time and cost saving program to meet the AOP goals.
  
• Collaborate and share knowledge together with the transportation team for best practices and deliver freight to a desired destination at the correct time, ensuring safety and incurring the least possible cost.
  
• Develop and establish a plan to ensure IB freight network are effectively execute and order fulfillment processes to meet service, quality and cost objectives.
  
• Manage the movement of WW inbound freight, by coordinating with suppliers and LSP. This is to ensure smooth and optimize Inbound cargo movement to achieve the contractual transit times from suppliers into US factory for continuity of supplies.
  
• Oversees operations of multiple outsourced Logistics Operations providers and internal organization.
  
• Planning space capacity, booking system (x-Carrier) and x-dock activities are in place to meet the standard of freight operation at multiple optimum locations with performance indicators (KPI).
  
• Ensures Logistics capability is in place to fulfill customer requirements in compliance with transportation systems, processes and documented work instructions (SOP) in dashboard.
  
• Perform reconciliations, validations and audits for cross dock hub inventory operations that associated with transportation arrangement.
  
• Work closely with Management to implement corrective actions and improvement.
  
• Manages commitment methodologies and processes across product groups. Generates necessary documentation, including freight spends activity/status reports, operation review input, and freight cost down analysis.
  
• Administers company policies, including yearly performance review, that directly affect subordinate employees.
  
• Escalate claims for AMAT lost or damaged materials and help resolve suppliers parts claim
  Functional Knowledge
  
  • Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families
    Business Expertise
    
    • Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives
      Leadership
      
      • Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges
        Problem Solving
        
        • Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems
          Impact
          
          • Impacts the level of service and the team s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives
            
          • Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function
            Interpersonal Skills
            
            • Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally
              Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values..
              
              The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on a number of factors including location and level and will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
              
              Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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