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Applied Materials Director Global Transportation 
Singapore, Singapore 
939732243

08.04.2025

Key Responsibilities

Director role responsible for overseeing and optimizing global transportation network for Applied Global Services (service parts), requiring strong leadership skills and a broad understanding of various transportation networks. This role is pivotal in driving process improvements, cost reductions, and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. The director will act as a change agent, managing a team to enhance global transportation processes and foster innovation in logistics operations.

  • Lead a global team of Logistics Transportation personnel located in Asia, Europe and North America driving the effective management our shipments.
  • Develop and implement transportation strategies that align with the organization's overall goals, including:
    • Oversee transportation delivery performance
    • Evaluate cost management initiatives for implementation, while partnering with our commercial team to ensure seamless execution.
    • Provide guidance to team on new carrier implementations, evaluating SOW, expectations for transportation carriers, and project implementations
    • Optimization of transportation route system setting to ensure efficient delivery.
  • Govern the Global Transportation and Logistics process strategy and Transportation Management System (TMS).
  • Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure improvements in the global transportation network.
  • Support the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes to ensure compliance with global transportation carrier relationships.
  • Lead global delivery sustainability and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) processes.
  • Drives continuous improvement initiatives related to transportation activities, including: On Time Delivery Performance, defect resolution, cost initiatives, risk management activities. Participates in carrier performance discussions on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Develops and leads projects/initiatives related to transportation service reliability, cost efficiency, system capabilities, and customer satisfaction.
  • Point of escalation for high level escalations from our internal and external customers.
  • Collaborate with other departments, such as Order management, Order fulfillment, Logistics Operations, Commodity Business Management, and procurement.
  • Implement proactive innovations in global transportation, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

  • A bachelor's or master’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, Process Management, or Operations Management.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with global Transportation Management Systems with managerial experience.
  • Experience with global multi-modal Transportation Management System (TMS).
  • Experience in implementing transportation processes within a large, complex organization.
  • Strong collaboration and team-building skills across a global organization.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive management and all organizational levels.
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to influence and reach consensus.
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong knowledge of Distribution & Network Design systems and processes.
  • Experience leading projects with structured methodology.
  • Deep understanding of continuous improvement mindset, concepts and tools
  • Flexibility to work on different time zones throughout the week connecting with North America, Europe and Asia colleagues.
  • A strategic and analytical mindset with excellent communication and presentation skills. Highly structured and organized work.
  • Leadership and mentoring skills, with confidence in your abilities to lead organizational change.
Bachelor's Degree

10 - 15 Years

Full time

Assignee / Regular