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Applied Materials

Manager, WMO Global Freight and Transportation Execution

Applied Materials
Equipment EngineeringSingapore,SGPOnsitePosted 2 months ago
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About the role

AI summarised

This leadership role reports to the Director of Global Freight and Transportation and is responsible for leading an international team in the effective execution of Applied Materials' Silicon Product Group Global Freight and Transportation network. The position requires broad experience across global transportation modes (Air, Ocean, Small Parcel, Ground) and support functions to drive operational excellence.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Administer company policies including yearly objectives setting, performance reviews, training, and safety/security compliance for direct reports.
  • Mentor and coach international team members through regular feedback sessions, ensuring professional development and participation in Applied training programs.
  • Develop strategy with WMO leadership and establish execution plans for an effective global transportation network.
  • Lead transportation provider performance management meetings to drive operational excellence in key service levels (e.g., on-time performance, defects per million, safety).
  • Develop and execute performance improvement plans when service levels do not meet expectations.
  • Manage cross-dock providers to ensure optimal shipment consolidation and perform reconciliations for hub inventory operations.
  • Manage the onboarding of volumes transitioned into new transportation networks to ensure operational stability.
  • Field, manage, and resolve escalations related to performance defects and ensure proper filing of loss and damage claims.

Requirements

  • Broad experience in global and regional transportation networks (Bulk Air, Ocean, Small Parcel, Bulk Ground).
  • Understanding of support functions including Control Towers and TMS.
  • Proven ability to lead an international team in execution.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • In-depth understanding of Freight and Transportation Management concepts.
  • Ability to use data analysis to drive solutions and identify/resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems.
  • High level of Business Acumen to connect business requirements to logistics solutions.