Position SummaryThis role is a member of the Logistics Operations team responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of finished goods, equipment, reticles, and other critical materials supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations. The position provides operational oversight and technical expertise across shipping, receiving, domestic and international transportation, carrier/vendor management, material handling equipment, and dangerous goods compliance. The role analyzes logistics processes and KPIs, ensures accurate material status across SAP and other systems, and drives root-cause resolution and continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience developing and optimizing logistics operations in a fast-paced environment while effectively coordinating across internal teams, customers, carriers, and third-party service providers.
Role and ResponsibilitiesHere's What You'll Be Responsible For:- Provide day-to-day operational oversight of Shipping & Receiving, transportation, and logistics activities supporting Austin and Taylor operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient movement of inbound, outbound, inter-site, and finished goods shipments.
- Manage vendor-operated labor, trucking carriers, and third-party logistics providers; monitor staffing, training, service levels, safety performance, and operational KPIs, and hold vendor leadership accountable for corrective actions.
- Develop, implement, and monitor KPIs for safety, cost, turnaround time (TAT), labor efficiency, transportation performance, delivery reliability, and vendor compliance to identify risks and drive operational performance.
- Coordinate transportation schedules and specialized shipments across fabs, onsite and offsite warehouses, and external destinations; proactively identify shipment or material-flow risks and resolve disruptions with Manufacturing, Product Operations, Global Operations, and service providers.
- Oversee onsite logistics equipment and depot operations, including PMHE, vehicles, golf carts, fuel storage, and other material handling equipment, ensuring proper maintenance, availability, regulatory compliance, and safe operation.
- Ensure compliance with company EH&S requirements and applicable hazardous materials and dangerous goods regulations, including DOT, IATA, IMDG, OSHA, and CTPAT; conduct field inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective-action follow-up.
- Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization through data analysis, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, vendor/RFP and contract management, process improvement, and accurate operational reporting; communicate key trends, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
Skills and QualificationsHere's what you'll need:- Minimum of 3 years in Supply Chain.
- 1 or more years experience in international shipping and customs clearance a plus.
- DOT, IATA, IMDG Hazmat shipping certification a plus.
- Military service and education in similar field may substitute for education and work experience requirements.
- Associate's or college degree.
The current base salary range for this role is between $84,000 - $135,000.
Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.Total RewardsAt Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
- Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
- Wellness incentives and MORE
Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.
All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.
U.S. Export Control ComplianceThis role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.
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