Data Analyst, Global Forward Network

About the role

The Global Forward Network (GFN) team at Applied Materials is looking for a motivated Data Scientist/Data Analyst in Singapore to turn complex logistics data into actionable insights. The role covers dashboard development, data visualization, process analytics and business intelligence, and works with cross-functional teams on global logistics initiatives spanning warehouse operations, transportation, brokerage, customer fulfillment and network optimization.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Logistics Cost Taxonomy framework and analyze spend, invoice and operational data to identify cost drivers and optimize cost allocation and benchmarking
• Contribute to Cost-to-Serve models and help define data structures, reporting requirements and analytical use cases
• Build and maintain Tableau dashboards and interactive visualizations for operational performance, cost management and customer service metrics
• Perform data analysis to find trends and anomalies, and automate reporting to reduce manual effort
• Support the deployment of analytics platforms such as Celonis and Tableau, and take part in process mining and operational analytics initiatives
• Help migrate and standardize reporting solutions, and present findings to stakeholders
• Work with logistics operations teams across Asia, Europe and North America on transportation, warehouse, brokerage and network optimization projects

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Information Systems or a related field
• Recent graduate or graduating within the current academic year
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization concepts
• Preferred: Tableau, Power BI, Python, R, SQL, Celonis and SAP; exposure to supply chain, logistics or manufacturing analytics is preferred

Full-time position with travel of up to 10% of the time; relocation is not eligible.