Global Service Transportation Lead

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Global Service Transportation Lead to define and execute worldwide transportation operations that support world‑class customer service, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency. Based in Singapore, you will lead carrier and logistics provider management, transportation analytics, and continuous improvement across multiple regions and business units.

Key responsibilities

• Lead global transportation carrier management, logistics analytics, governance, and performance management.
• Serve as the transportation subject‑matter expert for senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Establish transportation policies, standards, and operating procedures across all regions.
• Drive transportation modeling, capacity planning, and network assessments to support business expansion.
• Develop business cases for transformation initiatives and strategic investments.
• Oversee demand forecasting and logistics cost modeling for annual operating plans.
• Develop strategic relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and third‑party logistics providers.
• Implement performance metrics and governance frameworks for transportation partners.

Required profile

• Proven leadership in global transportation or logistics operations.
• Experience managing carriers, freight forwarders, and third‑party logistics providers.
• Ability to develop and enforce transportation policies and standards across multiple regions.

Required skills

• Transportation modeling
• Capacity planning
• Network assessment
• Demand forecasting
• Logistics cost modeling

What we offer

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Opportunities to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a leading global company.
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing, and personal‑professional growth programs.