POSITION
Applied Materials, Inc.
Global Logistics & Packaging Supplier Management
Manager, Commodity Business Management
SUMMARY ROLE/RESPONSBILITY
This people manager role requires a broad level of experience and understanding of strategic supply chain management, 3rd party logistics, warehousing best practices, transportation management, crating/packaging, contract management, reverse logistics, service parts logistics, and key supplier relationship management. This leader will work across all business units in developing the logistics strategies.
This role reports directly to the Director, Global Logistics & Packaging Supplier Management and will be responsible for:
Overall
Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies
Develops, aligns and implements supplier strategies
Negotiates and manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base
Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base
Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain
Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities
Ensures cross Business Unit collaboration
Maintains industry awareness
Performs supplier capability assessments
Leads team of CBM, Supplier Managers, who assist in developing and execute commodity strategies
Sourcing
Ensures adherence to the Logistics Sourcing Policy
Ensures compliance to Sourcing Board and Commitment Authority Process
Oversees RFx planning and process
Monitors Sourcing Event Teams
Assists with supplier negotiations
Ensures contract management and rates optimization
Supplier Management
Maintains current and develops new supplier relationships
Implement supplier management cadence for monthly and quarterly reviews
Ensures standardized measurement of SLAs from contracts
Defines a globally uniform reporting standard
Maintains and participates in Supplier Management Cadence meetings
Monitors tracking of performance management
Assist in identifying performance deficiencies
Assist in identifying nonconformance in execution
Collaborate internally and externally to correct performance deficiencies and nonconformance
Success in this role requires the ability to effectively partner and directly or indirectly lead within a matrix, multi-site, global, cross functional team consisting of representatives from operations, engineering, manufacturing, legal, finance, and other internal organizations, and all levels and functions within the commodity supply base. Must be able to exercise effective leadership with a team of highly motived and capable logistics professionals with a high degree of business acumen.
Key requirements to ensure success in the role include specific commodity knowledge of international and domestic transportation (heavyweight air, ocean, parcel ground/air, and truckload), warehousing, crating and packaging, and other related logistics activities deemed necessary to support a World Class Global Supply Chain. This role requires research, analysis and understanding of the supply market drivers for each of the above commodities. In addition, it requires the ability to assess and anticipate sources of supply/capacity risk before they become reality, and to prepare recommendations to mitigate such risks.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in evaluating and managing new and existing suppliers with a high degree of supply chain industry experience, either through operational responsibility, consulting or sourcing.
Minimum 3-5 years of direct report management experience.
Experience delivering results within a global organization and has a comprehensive understanding of the domestic and international supply chain for transportation, warehousing, and crating/packaging operations.
Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred.
Knowledge
General knowledge of supply chain management, commodity management, procurement, materials management, contracting, manufacturing processes, business/finance, knowledge of commodity and an understanding of commodity strategies.
Specific commodity knowledge of international and domestic Transportation (heavyweight air, ocean, parcel ground/air, and truckload), Warehousing, Crating & Packaging, and other related Logistics activities deemed necessary to support a World Class Global Supply Chain.
Ability to adapt plans and priorities to meet service and / or operational challenges.
If located in Asia Pacific, oral and written fluency in both Mandarin and English.
Skills
Requires strong commercial negotiation, project management and leadership skills as well as demonstrated expertise in problem solving, change management and time management.
Requires excellent interpersonal, communication (both written & verbal), and organizational skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations quickly.
Proven financial and business acumen are paramount and must ensure the Global Fulfillment and Logistics organization remains a market leader by staying abreast of industry trends through participation in industry and trade associations.
Requires proficiency with MS office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Visio, etc.).
Education
BA/BS business, engineering, logistics, or other related field is required
MBA preferred
Certification by NAPM and/or APICS preferred
Other
Qualifications
Education:
Associate’s Degree
Skills
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
4 – 7 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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