Logistics Operations College Grad- Bachelor's​/Master's; Tracy, CA)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.

The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Salary: $60,000.00 - $73,500.00

Location:

Tracy,CA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

You will be part of a collaborative seven-person logistics operations team supporting a fast-paced distribution environment with approximately 300 3PL employees executing daily warehouse activities. Our team works closely together and partners with groups across Applied Materials to solve operational challenges, improve productivity, analyze performance, and implement process improvements. As part of the team, you will have exposure to both daily operational execution and larger improvement initiatives, giving you the opportunity to learn how a large-scale logistics operation works from end to end.

Support day-to-day logistics and distribution operations, working closely with the 3PL team to identify and resolve operational issues and escalations. Monitor and analyze key operational metrics, including productivity, backlog, cycle time, inventory accuracy, quality, and on-time shipment performance. Use tools such as Excel, Celonis, SAP, and other data sources to analyze performance, identify trends, and highlight areas requiring action. Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs that provide visibility into warehouse performance and support data-driven decision making.

Partner with the 3PL to identify productivity and process improvement opportunities, establish action plans, and track improvements to completion. Perform root-cause analysis on recurring operational issues using methods such as Pareto analysis, 5 Whys, and process mapping. Work cross-functionally with teams across Applied Materials, including planning, transportation, inventory, quality, IT, and other supply chain functions, to resolve issues and improve end-to-end processes.

SAP / ERP knowledge Excel Celonis Lean/problem solving AI / Copilot skills Data analytics/statistics

Bachelors/Masters degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Operations Management, or related field GPA of 3.0 or above preferred

Time Type:
Full time Employee Type:
New College Grad Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible:
Yes The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. 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.

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