Logistics Operations 1

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.

What We Offer

Salary:

$61,500.00 - $84,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,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. 

TEAM OVERVIEW:

AGS Logistics team run Warehouse operations across North America. Mainly covering 1 CDC and 20 logical plant locations across 9 regions in the US.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Build annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Analyze actual results versus plan
• Identify risks and opportunities
• Support AOP (Annual Operating Plan) and financial modeling

2. Financial Analysis

• Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, and cash flow
• Perform variance analysis
• Track key business KPIs
• Develop recommendations for improving financial performance

3. Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Develop dashboards and management presentations
• Provide insights to leadership teams
• Support executive reviews

4. Budget Management

• Monitor operating expense (OPEX) spending
• Track capital expenditures (CAPEX)
• Ensure spending aligns with approved plans
• Recommend cost-saving opportunities

5. Business Partnering

• Work with Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, and Accounting
• Support strategic decisions using financial data
• Evaluate business cases and investment requests
• Participating in cross-functional projects

6. Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to financial policies
• Support audits
• Perform reconciliations and balance sheet reviews
• Maintain financial documentation and evidence repositories

7. Project Management Skills

• Stakeholder Management
• Project Planning & Execution
• Risk, Issue & Change Management
• Leadership & Executive Communication
• Organizational Change Management

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Power BI
• Tableau
• Excel dashboards
• KPI scorecards
• Executive reporting
• Statistical analysis
• Databricks

REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION:

-          Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Management, or related field

-          GPA of 3.0 or above preferred

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by November 30, 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection. 

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.